News Release

Fire Update for July 14, 2024

Date: July 14, 2024

Thunderstorms developed over Yosemite National Park over the past few days and nine lightning fires have been detected. These fires are in high elevation wilderness ranging from 4,700 to 9,800 feet and fire managers are assessing conditions and response. The Aspen, Grove, Dog Leg, Smith, and Dewey fires are being actively suppressed with ground crews and/or aviation assets where appropriate. The Indian, Porcupine, Harden, and Cascade fires will have firefighters on scene providing updates on conditions.

Some areas of the park received precipitation from this storm; as fuels dry out, we may see additional fires.

Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The overall strategy for managing all wildland fires is to provide for the safety of employees and the public and protect and enhance natural and cultural resources.

Aspen

• Location: One mile west of Aspen Valley; 6,200 feet elevation.
• Discovery Date: July 13, 2024                   
• Size: 0.1 acre
• Containment: 0%                                        
• Cause: Lightning

Grove

• Location: Northwest of Crane Flat near the Tuolumne Grove Road; 4,700 feet elevation.
• Discovery Date: July 13, 2024                   
• Size: 0.1 acre
• Containment: 0%                                        
• Cause: Lightning

Dog Leg

• Location: Northeast of Crane Flat, near Unicorn Creek; 5,200 feet elevation.
• Discovery Date: July 13, 2024                   
• Size: 0.1 acre
• Containment: 0%                                        
• Cause: Lightning

Smith

• Location: Southeast of Smith Peak, south of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir; 7,200 feet elevation.
• Discovery Date: July 13, 2024                   
• Size: 0.1 acre
• Containment: 0%                                        
• Cause: Lightning

Dewey

• Location: Southwest of Dewey Point; 7,200 feet elevation.
• Discovery Date: July 13, 2024                  
• Size: 0.1 acre
• Containment: 0%                                        
• Cause: Lightning

Indian

• Location: South of Tioga Road, west of Lehamite Creek; 7,400 feet elevation.
• Discovery Date: July 13, 2024                   
• Size: 0.1 acre
• Containment: 0%                                        
• Cause: Lightning

Porcupine

• Location: North of Tioga Road, southwest of Wegner Lake; 9,800 feet elevation.
• Discovery Date: July 13, 2024                   
• Size: 0.1 acre
• Containment: 0%                                        
• Cause: Lightning

Harden

• Location: Northwest of White Wolf, west of Harden Lake; 7,200 feet elevation.
• Discovery Date: July 13, 2024                   
• Size: 0.1 acre
• Containment: 0%                                        
• Cause: Lightning

Cascade

• Location: South of Tioga Road, west of Yosemite Creek; 7,600 feet elevation.
• Discovery Date: July 13, 2024                   
• Size: 0.1 acre
• Containment: 0%                                        
• Cause: Lightning