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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/31/2009 09:24 AM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/31/2009 07:04 PM
Expires: 01/01/2014 12:00 AM
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Big Meadow Fire Update as of 9am This Morning.....55% Contained and at 4,909 Acres
Yosemite, CA...The Big Meadow Fire was a 90 acre prescribed fire that crossed containment lines and is now aggressively being suppressed. A Type 1 Incident Management Team (McGowen) has been assigned to manage this fire.....
New evacuation orders are in place. It's now threatening more than fifty houses in the area. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the town of Foresta and now evacuations have expanded near El Portal.
The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will have restricted access, between Crane Flat and White Wolf, beginning Monday, August 31, continuing until fire operations along the road are complete. This segment of the road will have controlled access with a pilot car during daylight hours, and be closed completely each night. Motorists should expect delays, which could begin as early as Monday morning.
The Tioga Road closed today at 3:30pm between White Wolf and Crane Flat because of smoke and visability issues due to the Big Meadow Fire. This segment of the Tioga Road is is closed until further notice.
The Big Meadow Fire continues to spread northeast and use of the Tioga Road for fire operations is necessary. Fire activity is dynamic and conditions may dictate a complete closure of Tioga Road at any time.
Visitors to Yosemite National Park may also experience delays on Route 140 due to fire operations. The Big Oak Flat Road, from Crane Flat Gas Station to the intersection of El Portal Road and Big Oak Flat Road, remains closed. In addition, Crane Flat and Tamarack Flat Campgrounds, Foresta, Old El Portal, and Yosemite View Lodge also remain closed. There is no projected opening date at this time.
The Big Meadow Fire was a 90 acre prescribed fire that crossed containment lines and is now aggressively being suppressed. A Type 1 Incident Management Team (McGowan) has been assigned to manage this fire.
Visit http://www.yosemite.org/vryos/ for the best views the fire from Turtleback Dome (look to the air quality camera facing west).
Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Escaped Prescribed Fire
Date of Origin Wednesday August 26th, 2009 approx 12:00 AM
Location Two Miles east of El Portal
Incident Commander Mcgowan
Current Situation
Total Personnel 968
Size 4,909 acres
Percent Contained 55%
Estimated Containment Date Thursday September 10th, 2009 approx 12:00 AM
Unit Information
NPS Shield
Yosemite National Park
National Park Service
Acting governor John Garamendi declared Mariposa County a state of emergency today. That will give the area more resources to battle the blaze. And if you are traveling to Yosemite, expect delays on route 140.
Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Escaped Prescribed Fire
Date of Origin Wednesday August 26th, 2009 approx 12:00 AM
Location Two Miles east of El Portal
Incident Commander Mcgowen
Current Situation
Total Personnel 968
Size 4,909 acres
Percent Contained 55%
Estimated Containment Date Thursday September 10th, 2009 approx 12:00 AM
Unit Information
NPS Shield
Yosemite National Park
National Park Service
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