Wilderness Fire Unit:
- New Fire: Frog (38 02.3 X 119 45.7; 7,000’ el., Tuolumne Co., 9/27). This lightning caused ignition was spotted by Pilot Peak Fire Lookout on September 25. Yosemite Crew 9 hiked into the area Monday and confirmed the fire. It is at 1.3 acres, with 70% of the perimeter active and burning in red fir timber and brush. It is on a southwest slope and northwest aspect. It has moderate potential to become larger.
- Smith (37 55.249 x 119 45.945; 6,300” el. Tuolumne Co. 9/14) It is at approximately 23 acres. It is smoldering in down and dead logs and duff. Light smoke is visible in the afternoons. Crews are on scene and the fire remains within the wilderness boundary. All trails through this area are closed: Cottonwood Creek, Smith Meadow, Smith Peak, and the Aspen Valley trails.
- Tamarack (37 45.982 x 119 44.436; 7,700’el. Mariposa Co. 9/13). Over 168 acres have burned and the fire perimeter is 75% active, with 1’ to 2’ flame lengths, burning in red fir, duff, brush and forest litter. It is approximately 1 mile northeast of Tamarack campground, and near the footprint of the 1988 Walker fire. The fire is moving toward the north/northwest and is within .2 of a mile of the Tioga Rd. The fire is now on both sides of the Tamarack Creek. Fire crews are removing brush along the Tioga Road and are poised to black line (fire or burning out excess fuels) along the road if needed for visitor and firefighter safety. Drivers are urged to use caution, and adhere to posted 25 mph speed limits and traffic officer instructions when driving in the area of Gin Flat. The Tamarack Creek trail though the fire area is closed. Smoke is visible from many locations throughout the park, including the Tioga and Wawona Roads, Olmsted and Glacier Points and Sentinel Dome. Due to smoke impacts to campers, the Tamarack Campground is closed.
- Cascade (37 45.879 x 119 41.846; 7,700’ el. Mariposa Co. 9/12). It remains less than 1 acre.
- The other 14 lightning caused ignition fires are either out or are not active. Other fires may continue to be found during predicted drier weather this next week.