The last update from the National Park Service put the #Yosemite - TopicsExpress



          

The last update from the National Park Service put the #Yosemite Fire at 2,582 acres. Today the fires growth is slowed by cooler, more humid weather It is believed to have been started by lightning and is burning in the Little Yosemite Valley on BOTH sides of the Merced River. Obviously, all area trails are closed. 100 hikers and backpackers were evacuated from the area. 85 hikers and climbers were also evacuated from Half Dome by helicopters. Here is a breakdown of the Resources being utilized: 4 Type 1(heavy helicopters), 3 Type 2 (medium helicopters) 1 Air Attack 3 Air Tankers 100+ firefighters are assigned, including Yosemite fire crews and 6 Hot Shot crews Information and Images from National Park Service and KGO Radio.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:30:00 +0000

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