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News Release Date: July 24, 2024
Yosemite National Park has seen multiple thunderstorms over the past two weeks and the weather outlook calls for continued thunderstorm activity. Yosemite Fire has responded to 14 fires since July 13, 2024, with three active fires remaining. These fires are in high elevation wilderness ranging from 7,600 to 9,800 feet and fire managers are assessing conditions and response. The Porcupine, Wegner, and Dorothy fires have firefighters regularly providing updates on conditions.
Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The overall strategy for all wildland fires is to provide for the safety of employees, the public, and to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources.
Porcupine
- Location: North of Tioga Road, southwest of Wegner Lake.
- Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
- Size: 0.1 acre
- Containment: 0%
- Cause: Lightning
- Elevation: 9,800 feet
Wegner
- Location: Near Mount Hoffman, surrounded by granite.
- Discovery Date: July 16, 2024
- Size: 0.1 acre
- Containment: 0%
- Cause: Lightning
- Elevation: 9,500 feet
Dorothy
- Location: Just south of Dorothy Lake, surrounded by talus.
- Discovery Date: July 16, 2024
- Size: 0.1 acre
- Containment: 0%
- Cause: Lightning
- Elevation: 9,600 feet
Last updated: July 25, 2024