INCIDENT UPDATED 6/8/2008
Incident Overview
The National Park Service is currently conducting a prescribed fire in the Foresta area of Yosemite National Park. The prescribed burn is scheduled to last through June 6, 2008, weather and air quality conditions permitting, with additional mop-up and monitoring happening through the weekend. This project totals approximately 75 acres and is located southwest of Foresta, along the park's boundary with the Stanislaus National Forest. A specific goal of this project is to provide community protection to Foresta by reducing unnatural fuel loads. This project is strategically located adjacent to homes in the community, which provides protection from fire originating in the Merced River canyon.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
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| Date of Origin | Thursday August 06th, 2020 approx. 05:00 AM |
| Location | Foresta area |
| Incident Commander | Jeff Hinson |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 90 |
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| Size | 75 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa pine, meadow, and manzanita |
| Significant Events | Unit 6, totalling approximately 24 acres, was successfully completed Thursday. 16 additional acres in Unit 1A were burned overnight on Friday. |
Outlook
| Projected Movement | Fire staff is hoping to complete the proposed burn area next week, conditions permitting. |
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| Remarks | The Foresta area burned during the 1990 A-Rock fire, with 45 structures lost. There are approximately 100 residents and vacation renters in the Foresta area. Smoke dispersal has generally been with good, with mild to moderate smoke in Foresta and Yosemite Valley Thursday afternoon into Friday. Conditions are expected to remain generally good with areas of smoke through the weekend. People with respiratory problems should use caution when exerting themselves in smoky areas. |
