Tag: Fire
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Yosemite Valley Reopening Today at 9:00AM
Although the Ferguson Fire is still burning in the park, Yosemite Valley will reopen at 9:00AM on August 14, 2018. Access to the Valley will be available via Highways 140 and 120. There will be no access between Yosemite Valley and Wawona due to fire operations. Wawona and the Mariposa Grove, the Tioga Road and the Big Oak Flat Road…
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Yosemite Closed Indefinitely as Ferguson Fire Nears 120
Highway 120 and the Big Oak Flat entrance are now closed due to the Ferguson Fire. Only the Tioga Pass entrance is open to a limited section of the park. The fire has also jumped Highway 41 and is burning above and around the Glacier Point Road and continues to burn south along Highway 41…
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Yosemite Closing Due to Fire
Yosemite Valley, Wawona, Yosemite West, and the Mariposa Grove will be closed July 25–July 29 due to fire operations. The South Entrance and Glacier Point Road will be also closed. Highway 140 from Mariposa remains closed due to the Ferguson Fire. The Tioga Road, Tuolumne Meadows, Hodgdon Meadow, the Big Oak Flat entrance, the Tioga…
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Yosemite Nature Notes 31: Fire Followers
I’m sure you knew that the Giant Sequoia rely upon fire to reproduce but did you know that some flowers only bloom following a fire? It’s true! Come along as Yosemite Nature Notes takes a look at Fire Followers, flowers and other plants that only spring to life after a fire.
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Drone Helped Crews Fight the South Fork Fire
Realization of a need and quick thinking by crews fighting the South Fork Fire last year led to the use of new ground breaking fire technology, the use of drones to pinpoint hotspots and areas of concern.
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Residents Return as Fish Camp Fire Reaches 75% Containment
Residents are being allowed to return to their homes as the Railroad Fire slows in growth and reaches 75% containment.
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Big Oak Flat Road to Yosemite Valley Open
The Big Oak Flat Road from Crane Flat to Yosemite Valley has reopened but traffic controls are in effect and motorists are being warned to expect delays.
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Railroad Fire Crews Making Progress
Railroad Fire Crews are making progress but spot fires and a new lightning caused fire near California Creek are presenting challenges.
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Big Oak Flat Road Closed Into Yosemite
The Big Oak Flat Road is closed from Crane Flat to Yosemite Valley due to a fire.
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Fire Q and A
Quick answers to some common questions about Yosemite and the fires.