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Yosemite Empire Fire Update For August 26th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/26/2017 01:14 PM
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Yosemite, CA...The Empire Fire is being managed for both resource and protection objectives. It is approximately 1 mile south of the Bridalveil Campground east of Alder Creek drainage and west of Bridalveil Creek drainage, burning in Red fir. Fire behavior has been actively flanking and backing with some single and group tree torching. The fire is burning in heavy pockets of dead and down timber, reducing fuels buildup which increases forest resiliency. Projected fire growth is expected in the northeast and southeast flanks.
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USFS Firefighter Apprentice Application Window has been Extended |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/24/2017 05:22 PM
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Sonora, CA...The open window for fall firefighter apprentice positions has been extended to 11:59 p.m. EDT, Aug. 28, due to technical difficulties at the USAJobs website. Applicants who successfully applied to this announcement need not reapply. To learn more go to https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/jobs/work-for-nature.
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South Fork Fire Update...Wawona Evacuation Order Has Been Lifted |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/23/2017 09:25 AM
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Wawona, CA...The mandatory evacuation of Wawona has been lifted for residents only on the west side of Chilnualna Creek starting today at 7:00 am. Visitors and residents east of the creek will be able to return tomorrow. Burning operations above Wawona were completed yesterday. Last night’s infrared flight shows significant reduction in heat in the western half of the fire. Firefighters continue to build direct line on the southeast portion of the fire to check the eastern spread and monitor the fireline north of the river.
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South Fork Fire Update, 3,820 Acres, 17% Contained, Wawona Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/22/2017 09:27 AM
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Wawona, CA...Crews made significant progress yesterday building and strengthening line on the west side of the fire above Wawona. Contingency lines were also established to the northwest leading to Turner Ridge. Firefighters now have access to the South Fork and have been inserted to extinguish spot fires that have been occurring the past few days. Today crews will continue burning operations above Wawona from the fireline to the S. Fork of the Merced. Mandatory evacuations will remain in place in Wawona for the area east of Highway 41 on Forest Dr. and Chilnualna Falls Rd. until further notice.
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Stanislaus National Forest Experiences Multiple Lightning Strikes, Expecting More |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/22/2017 12:13 PM
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Sonora, CA...The Summit Ranger District on the Stanislaus National Forest experienced multiple lightning strikes last weekend, resulting in more than 20 new single-tree fires. The weather forecast for the Forest calls for thunderstorms producing lightning strikes through Wednesday and significant high temperatures through the weekend.
A single-tree fire occurs when lightning strikes and ignites a single tree, which sometimes produces little or no fire activity around it. Six of these new fire starts are in the Emigrant Wilderness. The attached map shows the lightning strikes on the Forest for the previous 24 hours, as of 9:15 a.m. today.
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South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona |
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Posted by: News_Desk on 08/19/2017 12:14 PM
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Wawona, CA...Evacuation order is for all areas east of Highway 41 along Chilnualna Falls Rd. and Forest Dr. Residents and visitors must vacate by 4:00 pm today. Red Cross Shelter at Tenaya Lodge. Community meeting will be held at Tenaya Lodge at 6PM. Fire activity increased yesterday primarily due to downdraft winds from thunderstorms. The area east of Highway 41 on Forest Dr. and Chilnualna Falls Rd. is closed to visitors and guests. Permanent residents are advised to be ready to evacuate within 12-24 hours, however they should be ready to leave with shorter notice if conditions warrant. There will be a community meeting at the Wawona Community Center at 6pm on Saturday August 19th. Air quality specialists will be present to answer questions from residents regarding smoke in the community.
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Thank You Firefighters For Great Work on Angels Camp Fire!! ~ Bob Diehl |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/18/2017 02:50 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...On Sunday, August 12 a grass fire broke out in a vacant lot near our home in old town Angels Camp, above Utica Park. As fire newbies, we were pretty scared. The flames were over six feet high and the crackling could be heard inside our house even though all the windows were closed. Our local firefighters were there on the spot, and prevented any damage to the homes nearby. Thank you all for your quick work and professionalism—we’re lucky to have you! ~Bob
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Yosemite Area South Fork Fire Update, 2,407 acres Containment: 7% |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/17/2017 03:41 PM
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Yosemite, CA...The South Fork Fire experienced minimal growth yesterday as weather conditions and high humidity levels held the fire within the western and southern containment lines. The fire continues to slowly spread to the northeast into the Yosemite Wilderness. Air resources will continue to assist the firefighting effort today as smoke levels allow. Direct line construction was tied into Wawona Dome on the west flank. Burning operations may begin today to allow for the protection of the Wawona community and the Mariposa Sequoia Grove.
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Yosemite Area Empire Fire Update August 17th, 1,450 Acres |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/17/2017 03:50 PM
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Yosemite, CA...The Empire Fire is being managed for both resource and protection objectives. It is approximately 1 mile south of the Bridalveil Campground east of Alder Creek drainage and west of Bridalveil Creek drainage, burning in Red fir. Fire behavior has been actively flanking and backing with some single and group tree torching. The fire is burning in heavy pockets of dead and down timber, reducing fuels buildup which increases forest resiliency. Projected fire growth is expected in the northeast and southeast flanks.
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Zamora Fire Held to 23.8 Acres Yesterday Near Hwy 132 & Hayward Road. |
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Posted by: News_Desk on 08/16/2017 12:55 PM
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La Grange, CA...Firefighters were able to hold the Zamora Fire to 23.8 Acres yesterday. Air & ground units worked the fire and kept it from spreading after their initial attack to contain it. Be fire safe as traditional now through November or the first heavy wetting rain is the peak of fire season.
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