Yosemite Fire Update #23, October 9,

2015
New fires: Being Suppressed
Bridalveil (37 42.412 x 119 38.389 Mariposa Co., 6300El., 10/5). Park Employees called
in a smoke report on the evening of October 5. This 1 acre fire is near the South rim of the Valley
near Cathedral Rocks. Helicopter 551 responded, located the fire and its fire crew rappelled into
the remote hanging valley area near Bridalveil Creek.
Wegner (37 49.815 x 119 34.469 Mariposa Co., 8300 El., 10/5). Yosemite fire dispatch
received reports of a new fire visible from Exfoliating Granite, north of the Tioga Road. Crew 1
responded and suppressed this 0.10 acre fire. Cause is unknown.
Other Wilderness Fires:
Middle (37 51.538 x 119 41.194 - Tuolumne Co., 8043El., 7/27). It is west of White Wolf
and south of the Middle Tuolumne River. It is 260 acres. The fire is monitored by Yosemite and
Whiskeytown fire crews. Smoke may be visible.
Tenaya (37 46.091 x 119 34.641 Mariposa Co., 7200 El., 8/7). This wildfire began on the
afternoon of September 7, 2015. It was contained at 415 acres. Yosemite and Whiskeytown fire
crews are conducting suppression repairs on this fire, utilizing light on the land Minimum Impact
Suppression Techniques (MIST). All trails are open in the area.
Cathedral (37 51.078 x 119 25.120 Tuolumne Co., 9400El., 8/2). This is near the John
Muir Trail to Cathedral Lakes. The area did receive rain and snow over the weekend of October 3,
however the perimeter may continue to smolder and creep through lodgepole pine needles and
logs. The fire is 42 acres.
White Cascade (37 54.926 x 119 23.780 - Tuolumne C., 9000 el., 7/3). This remote fire is
within Tuolumne Meadows and is approximately 76 acres, and backing into Conness Creek and to
the south.
Dark (37 50.575 x 119 37.153 Mariposa Co., 8200 el., 7/9). This fire is along the
Yosemite Creek Campground Road and smoke is periodically visible from both the campground
and Tioga roads. It is 40 acres, with one standing dead tree (snag) continuing to burn within the
perimeter.
All Hikers are advised to hike through these areas quickly and stay on the trail through the
immediate fire areas.
As with all fires, staff and visitor safety is of paramount importance. Each fire, regardless of
size, is assessed for the appropriate course of action.
Please remember Yosemite and California continue to experience very dry conditions.
Although it is fall and days are cooler, all visitors are urged to be diligent in any use of fire,
including smoking. And be sure all fires are out!
Periodic light smoke may continue to be visible from all fires.

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