Yosemite National Park Is fighting a wild fire.

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Crews and Air Craft Are fighting The "Motor" Fire in Yosemite National Park this Morning.
The Fire was started yesterday Afternoon by a Motor Home traveling on HWY 140 in the park, The vehicle caught fire, and one of the Propane tanks burst, spreading fire to both sides of the hwy.
Cal Fire is Assisting the US Forest Service With Crews and Air Craft.
This Morning.

Fire Information Report for Motor Fire
Wildland Fire Incident
Report Date: 26-AUG-11
Burnt Area: 900 Acres
Location: Mariposa County, CA (EL PORTAL)
Cause: Human
Incident Team Type: IMT Type 2
Team Leader: MARK SMITH
Containment Status: 0% contained
Expected Containment: 09-SEP-11
Fuels: 100000.00 264PRIM.
This Is the Most Current Info At this Time.
I am Listening to Air and Ground Crews this Morning.
As of 07:30 PST There is One Air Crew on the fire, and Many ground crews.
They Are also Mobilizing 3 Dozer Crews Moving into position from Badger Pass to the Crane Flat South Landing ( for those that know the Area) to start Cutting fire Breaks.
A Command center has been set up At Cedar Lodge.
Hwy 140 Into and out of the Park is Restricted.
If anyone was planning Vacation time in the Park....

73
Jeff

 

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08:15
Update:
Incident Overview

About 1200 Aug. 25, a motor home caught fire in the Merced River Canyon near Calif. Hwy 140 in Mariposa County. Fire spread to both sides of the Merced River, on the Sierra National Forest to the south and the Stanislaus National Forest to the north. As of 1900 about 1000 acres habitat burned with the fire mostly moving up the north slope towards Trumbull Peak where a historic fire lookout tower sits. Spotters are directing helicopter drops in the area of the tower in an attempt to preserve the structure. The Sierra National Forest is directing the response.
In cooperation and support to the Sierra National Forest, Yosemite National Park has provided two "hotline" numbers for the public to call for fire informaiton 24 hours per day: (209) 372-0372 or 372-0379.

Basic Information
Incident Type: Wildfire
Cause: Motor Home Fire
Date of Origin: Thursday August 25th, 2011 approx. 12:30 PM
Location: Merced River Canyon
Incident Commander: Mark Smith
Current Situation:

Total Personnel: 300
Size: 1,000 acres + at this time
Fuels Involved: 6, Pine and brush.
Fire Behavior: Crowning with a rapid rate of spread
Outlook:
Planned Actions
Air tankers, Helicopter types 1&2,Dozers, Hotshot Crews, Type 1,3&6 engines.
The Central Sierra Type two Incident Management Team will be on scene Aug. 26 to take command of the fire response efforts. Additional fire resources have been ordered.
Growth Potential: Significant
Terrain Difficulty:
The fire is terrain driven in very steep canyon slopes, and has burned to the top of the ridges above the Merced River on both sides of the canyon.
Remarks:

Local Law enforcement recommend procationary measures.
Stay away from Hwy 140 heading to Yosemite National Park.
Residence south of the Yosemite maintenance station are being evacuated.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 10 mph NW
Temperature 83 degrees
Humidity 33%

 

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Latest Pictures I have of the Fire.
Credit For All of these Shots Go to My Good Friend, Brittany Helms.
She will be going Back up later this Morning
Couple Shots of The Fire and Aircraft dropping and Doing Recon.
As of this Morning, this Fire is Approx 10 Air Miles from her house.

73
Jeff

 

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Great Photos!
hope they get it contained soon

 

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Right now they are projecting containment by Sept 9th if they can get the resources they are requesting.


73
Jeff

 

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any updates?

 

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USFS and Cal Fire have a good handle on the Fire, Hwy 140 Was opened Yesterday Morning.
Air crews were still dropping fire retardant yesterday.

Incident Overview

Today Ground crews will continue rehab and mop-up of the incident, back haul operations have started. Last night the fire activity was light. Firefighters and equipment will remain along Hwy 140 and in the communities, travelers are reminded to use caution when driving alond Hwy 140
Stanislaus National Forest Road 1S12 remains closed until further notice.

Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Motor Home Fire
Date of Origin Thursday August 25th, 2011 approx. 12:30 PM
Location Merced River Canyon
Incident Commander David Cooper
Current Situation
Total Personnel 907
Size 5,231 acres
Percent Contained 80%
Estimated Containment Date Sunday September 04th, 2011 approx. 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved
6, Pine and brush.
Fire Behavior
Some hot spots were found, most of the heat was found on the north flank of the fire.
Significant Events
All Evacuations have been lifted. Hwy 140 is now open; Stanislaus National Forest Road 1S12 remains closed until further notice.
Outlook
Planned Actions
Crews will continue rehab and mop-up of the incident. Back haul operations have started.
Growth Potential
High
Terrain Difficulty
The fire is terrain driven in very steep canyon slopes, and has burned to the top of the ridges above the Merced River on both sides of the canyon.
Remarks
Fire activity was light last night. Mop-up and rehab operations will continue today.
Current Weather
Wind Conditions 2-5 mph SW


73
Jeff

 

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Percent Contained 80%