Yosemite National Park
National Park Service
P.O. Box 577
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
On July 30th and 31st, lightning caused 10 wildfires in Yosemite National Park. The Tiltill fire is being suppressed. This fire is located in Tiltill Valley, North of Hetch Hetchy.
This fire may be visible from numerous vantage points throughout the park, including Tioga Road and other high-country viewpoints. It also may be visible from points West outside the Park.
Air Quality Conditions for Yosemite National Park can be found at: www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/aqmonitoring
Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The strategy for all fires is to provide for the safety of employees and public, as well as protect natural and cultural resources. Currently there are no threats to infrastructure.
Current as of | |
Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Lightning |
Date of Origin | Saturday July 31st, 2021 approx. 07:00 AM |
Location | Near Tiltill Valley, North of Hetch Hetchy. |
Incident Commander | NPS |
Coordinates | 37.969 latitude, -119.723 longitude |
Total Personnel | 56 |
Size | 2,323 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Fuels Involved | Timber Litter understory. |
Significant Events | This is a full suppression fire. |
Remarks | Smoke may be present from regional fires in California through out Yosemite NP. |