Incident Command reports shifting winds and dry conditions could spark spot fires overnight. Here is the I.C.'s plan of attack for tonight.
Firefighters will face continued warm and extremely dry night time conditions. Shifting winds coupled with low fuel moistures may lead to active fire behavior. Pockets of fuel within the fire perimeter will continue to burn, creating a potential for spot fires outside containment lines.
Tonight's top priorities are to contain the spot fires along Tioga Road, structure protection at Hetch Hetchy, and patrol of the contained new fire start at Long Barn. Firefighters will patrol, mop up and monitor lines while maintaining structure defense.
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INCIDENT UPDATED 1:59 HRS. AGO
Approximate Location
37.857 latitude, -120.086 longitude
Incident Overview
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Firefighters will face continued warm and extremely dry night time conditions. Shifting winds coupled with low fuel moistures may lead to active fire behavior. Pockets of fuel within the fire perimeter will continue to burn creating a potential for spot fires outside containment lines. Tonight’s top priorities are to contain the spot fires along Tioga Road structure protection at Hetch Hetchy and patrol of the contained new fire start at Long Barn. Firefighters will patrol mop up and monitor lines while maintaining structure defense.
A Community Meeting was held this evening at 6:00 PM in the Twain Harte Park. Fire officials briefed attendees on the status of the fire and answered questions.
Park and Forest Closures
Yosemite National Park has closed Tamarack Flat and Yosemite Creek Campgrounds both located along Tioga Road. White Wolf Campground and White Wolf Lodge remain closed. The Stanislaus National Forest has issued an area closure for the entire Groveland Ranger District and for the Mi-Wok Ranger District east of State Route 108. Additional details are available from the Stanislaus Forest Supervisor's Office 209-532-3671; Mi-Wok Ranger Station (209) 586-3234; Summit Ranger Station 209-965-3434; and Groveland Ranger Station 209-962-7825.
Road Closures
State Route 120 is now open from Groveland to Yosemite Valley. State Route 120 (Tioga Road) remains closed from Crane Flat to 1 ½ miles east of White Wolf. Park visitors can access Tuolumne Meadows from SR-395 via the park entrance at Tioga Pass. Cherry Lake Road is closed at State Route 120. Evergreen Road Old Yosemite Road and Hardin Flat Road are also closed.
Evacuations and Advisories
No mandatory or advisory evacuation orders are in effect in Mariposa or Tuolumne Counties but some secondary roads remain closed to non-residents within the fire area.
For more information or if you have questions please contact the Rim Fire at 805-727-4775 or 805-727-4746. If you have questions about Yosemite National Park call 209-372-0327 or 209-372-0329. All media are requested to report to the Incident Command Post to check in with Public Information Officers.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Saturday August 17th, 2013 approx. 03:15 PM |
| Location | Groveland Range District, Stanislaus NF |
| Incident Commander | Mcgowan -- << He presided over the briefing/q&a session in Twain Harte this evening. |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 3,104 |
|---|---|
| Size | 253,332 acres |
| Percent Contained | 80% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday September 20th, 2013 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Brush, Oaks, and Pine, conifer stands |
| Fire Behavior | Firing operations in Division N were completed. Resources responded to two new fires within the initial attack responsibility area. A public meeting will occur this evening at 6pm at Twain Harte, CA. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Resources will continue to patrol, mop-up, and monitor all contained areas of the fire and the developed areas near and adjacent to the fire area. Resources will continue to monitor for possible spot fires, and mop-up new initial attack fires reported during day shift. |
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| Growth Potential | High |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | O'Shaughnessey, and Aspen Valley continue to be evacuated due to lack of power and ongoing mitigations of hazards caused by fire. Significant progress is being made to mitigate these hazards and restore power. Small contingents of employees from Hetch Hetchy Power and Water have been allowed back into Mather. The pockets of unburned fuel within the perimeter of the fire area continue to consume and create potential for spot fires outside the containment lines. Approximately 2,490 structures remain threatened in areas near the fire perimeter to the north, south, and southeast portions of the fire. State Route 120 is opened to Crane Flat and the Big Oak Road is open from Crane Flat to Yosemite Valley. The portion of State Route 120 (Tioga Pass Road) from Crane Flat to White Wolf remains closed. Evergreen Road, Old Yosemite Road, Harden, and the Cherry Creek Road remain closed. A Forest closure order is in effect for locations within the proximate to the fire area. Large increase in estimated costs is associated with expenditures and invoices from previous operational periods being reported during current shift. A public meeting is occurring today at 6 p.m. at Twain Harte, CA. Injuries reported in Block 21 include one knee injury, one lower leg injury, one wrist turn. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 10G18 mph W |
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| Temperature | 80 degrees |
| Humidity | 20% |
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