Incident Overview
This lightning caused fire was found on August 8, 2010, and is approximately 909 acres. Thunderstorms during the week of October 4th was accompained with over 4 inches of precipitation, and essentially has put the Vernon fire out; only one log was observed smoldering within the fire perimeter. Yosemite Fire Crew 7 will be flown into the fire area to hike and map the perimeter with handheld GPS units to obtain the final acreage. The crew will also rehab the fire crew's spike camp, and pull any remaining trail closed signs and flagging tape. They will also patrol the trails into the area and cut any logs that have fallen over the trail to Lake Vernon, from the Tiltill trail junction.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Sunday August 08th, 2010 approx. 02:10 PM |
| Location | Yosemite National Park Wilderness |
| Incident Commander | Singer |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 4 |
|---|---|
| Size | 909 acres |
| Fuels Involved | Red fire and Jeffery pine needle cast,dead and down vegetation, and duff. |
| Fire Behavior | The fire is not active. |
| Significant Events | The fire continues to be monitored. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Actions will be to map, pull trail closure signs, rehab the fire crew spike camps, and clear any logs from the trail in the area. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | No growth is predicted. |
| Terrain Difficulty | None. |
| Remarks | Coooperators include the Tuolumne County Air Pollution Control District and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 2-4 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 58 to 65 degrees |
| Humidity | 30 +% |
