NEWS RELEASE
All Roads Open in Yosemite National Park, Big Meadow Fire 100% Contained
Yosemite News ReleaseSeptember 9, 2009For Immediate ReleaseMedia Contacts:Scott Gediman 209-372-0248Kari Cobb 209-372-0529 All Roads Open in Yosemite National ParkBig Meadow Fire 100% Contained All... more
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
This is the last daily update for the Big Meadow Fire. Further updates will be submitted only when there is something significant to report.
Special Announcement: All roads within Yosemite National Park are now open. Please drive the posted speed limit and use headlights when on roads near the fire as firefighters and road crews will still be working. Expect smoke along the road. Burned areas adjacent to the road remain closed to the public.
Current status: Crews are working in Foresta to clear debris in the area. Firefighters are patrolling all areas of the fire to mop up hot spots, restoring trails and fireline to their natural condition. Resource Advisors are working with hazard tree crews. As snags (standing dead trees) provide critical wildlife habitat, only trees that pose a safety risk are being removed.
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 | Spielman |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 171 |
|---|---|
| Size | 7,425 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday September 10th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
