This week Yosemite National Park fire personnel responded to two new fires in the park, the Le Conte fire and Koon Hollar fire, both were declared out and are under investigation. The Dance Floor fire, which was a lightning ignition on June 12 was declared out, and the Tamarack fire is being managed for resource objectives.
As a reminder Yosemite National Park is in stage 2 fire restrictions. With above normal temperatures and low relative humidity expected through the weekend into next week it is very important to understand local fire restrictions and practice fire safety when recreating or working around your home. If you have questions about the rules in your area, please reach out to Yosemite’s Fire Information office.
Tamarack Fire: Near Tamarack Flat Campground at approximately 6500 feet elevation
Start Date: 6-12-2020 Size: .25 acres
Cause: Lightning
Status: Active continue to monitor
The Tamarack fire is in the wilderness and being managed for resource objectives. The fire is burning in an old fire scar, creeping, and smoldering in the forest understory through green brush with low growth potential.
Koon Hollar Fire: In the community of Wawona at approximately 4233 feet in elevation
Start Date: 6-25-2020 Size: .10 acres
Cause: Under Investigation
Status: Out on 6-25-2020
The Koon Hollar fire was reported on the afternoon of June 25 in the community of Wawona off Koon Hollar road near Forest drive. The fire was fully suppressed and declared out in the same afternoon.
Le Conte Fire: Near Rancheria Falls north east of Hetch Hetchy at approximately 4500 feet in elevation
Start Date: 6-23-2020 Size: 1 acre
Cause: Under Investigation
Status: Out on 6-24-2020
The Le Conte fire was located right off a trail near Rancheria Falls north east of Hetch Hetchy. Yosemite helitack rappelled the fire and spent the evening and night of June 23rd suppressing and mopping up the fire. It was declared out the next day.
Dance Floor Fire: Near Tamarack Flat at approximately 6500 feet in elevation
Start Date: 6-12-2020 Size: .10 acres
Cause: Lightning
Status: Out on 6-22-2020