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08/12/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2022 16:20

Yosemite Fire Update, August 12, 2022

Date:
August 12, 2022

Red Fire

Location: between Red Creek and Illilouette Creek Elevation: 7,800 Discover Date: August 4, 2022 Size: 50 acres (updated to 167 acres on the evening of August 12) Cause: Lightning Fire history: burning in the 2001 Hoover fire footprint Yosemite fire crews are on scene. No current trail closures.

Rodgers Fire

Location: northwest of Rodgers Canyon and southwest of Pleasant Valley Elevation: 8,100 Discover Date: August 8, 2022 Size: 5 acres Cause: Lightning Yosemite fire crews are on scene. No current trail closures.