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Nov 1, 2016 1449 1 CommentsBy: Loyd

A rockslide has closed the El Portal Road (Highway 140) into Yosemite Valley. The closure is in place from

Jul 23, 2015 1039 0 CommentsBy: Loyd

The El Portal Road (continuation of Highway 140) into Yosemite National Park will is now open as of 6:00 p.m.

Mar 16, 2015 2207 11 CommentsBy: Loyd

Final repairs to Highway 140 will remove the only stoplight in Mariposa County and allow two lane traffic to

Oct 13, 2014 1159 3 CommentsBy: Loyd

Highway 140 has opened again to all traffic. Firefighters and fire engines may be stationed along the highway. Please

Oct 10, 2014 1137 3 CommentsBy: Loyd

Here's an update on the Dog Rock Fire. The fire is now believed to have been started by sparks from

Oct 9, 2014 1368 3 CommentsBy: Loyd

Highway 140 may be closed into the park but much of the park including Yosemite Valley and other areas

Oct 8, 2014 1129 3 CommentsBy: Loyd

Highway 140 is CLOSED into Yosemite due to the plane crash. The road is anticipated to be closed 24-48

Aug 11, 2014 977 2 CommentsBy: Loyd

Here's some info from the NPS regarding the status of all the fires burning within the park. El Portal Fire:

Jul 31, 2014 1063 3 CommentsBy: Loyd

Size: 3900 acres Percent Contained: 34% Fire Summary: Today the fire made a one-half to three-quarter mile run in the

Jul 30, 2014 989 3 CommentsBy: Loyd

The report I posted a few minutes ago was from yesterday morning. Here's the one I found in my