NEWS RELEASE
Management of Grouse Fire Transitions Back to Local Unit Thursday
Activity on the Grouse and Harden fires in Yosemite National Park has slowed significantly with the fires reaching the established boundaries that managers planned for the incidents. The Grouse Fire.. more
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Grouse Fire in Yosemite National Park is approximately 3044 acres. It is located south of Yosemite Valley and north of Glacier Point Rd. Ninety-seven percent of the fire is contained, and 95 perscent of the fire is mopped-up The objectives include restoring fire dependent forest systems, reducing hazardous fuels accumulation, managing smoke production, protecting wildlife habitat and preserving cultural and natural resources. Please expect brief road delays along Wawona Road, (Hwy 41). Light smoke may persist. All park facilities are open.
In the next few weeks studies and observations of the fire effects will continue by fire officials, fire ecologists, resource advisors, and other specialists, to evaluate the forest restoration processes of this fire. The fire, within the 1990 Steamboat fire perimeter, adds 3047 acres of significant defensible space for Yoemite Valley and the community of Yosemite West.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday May 30th, 2009 approx. 03:00 PM |
| Location | Approx. three miles southwest of Yosemite Valley |
| Incident Commander | Kelly Singer |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 21 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,047 acres |
| Percent Contained | 97% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday July 11th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Short needled timber litter |
| Fire Behavior | The fie is primarily smoldering. |
| Significant Events | The fire is being manged as a ICT5, with only Yosmeite fire crews on the fire. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Personnel will patrol, continue securing containment line, mop up, and rehabilitation of hand lines. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | The fire is primarily in mop-up phase. Unburned islands of fuel remain and may continue to produce smoke. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 10-15 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 78-88 degrees |
| Humidity | 16-26% |
