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Wawona Tunnel Repairs Coming – Expect Traffic Delays
Good thing it’s the start of the slow season in Yosemite right?
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Yosemite Road and Trail Closure Update
The Rim Fire is 80% contained but there’s still a lot of Northern Yosemite that’s closed.
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Rim Fire 80% Contained, Evacuation Advisories Lifted
Great news for everyone who has been following, the Rim Fire has reached 80% containment. Evacuation advisories have been lifted along Highway 108 from Ponderosa Hills to Pinecrest.
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Rim Fire Now More Than 70% Contained But Still Posing A Danger
As of last night the Rim Fire is over 70% contained but continues to pose a threat as high winds and extremely dry conditions within the Sierra persist.
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Rim Fire Crews Holding Ground
The Rim Fire is now over 32% contained and is expected to be completely contained by September 20th. To date the fire has burned almost 200,000 acres, destroyed 11 residences/buildings and has been responsible for 4 injuries.
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The Shores of Polly Dome Lake by Sean Arbabi
We’ve been posting a lot of information about the Rim Fire and we haven’t really done a Photo of the Day in a while but I think we could all use a Photo of the Day right about now.
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Rim Fire Timelapse Video
Here’s a nice time-lapse of the Rim Fire shot from the Crane Flat helibase.
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Rim Fire Burning Towards Tioga Road
The fire is continuing to burn towards the Tioga Road which is now closed to support fire suppression efforts.
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How to Get to Yosemite and Avoid the Fire
Although Highway 120 west and Highway 120 east will both be closed today due to the fire you can still get to Yosemite Valley and Wawona without too much delay.
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Crews Working to Keep Rim Fire Out of Yosemite
Crews are continuing to work to keep the Rim Fire from burning more of Yosemite while protecting the small towns to the north.