Map of Yosemite West area Prescribed Burn boundaryYosemite West Prescribed Burn
—PW 17 (B, C &E)
—PW 17 (B, C &E)
Wednesday, October 3, 2005
The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the
Yosemite West area to reduce hazard fuels, protect structures from the threat
of unwanted wildland fire and promote ecosystem health.
Besides being used to thin forests and reduce unnatural fuel loads in areas that are in close
proximity to public and private structures and use areas, prescribed fire
is used to simulate the effects of a natural lightning-caused fire.
Weather
and air quality conditions permitting,
This burn is scheduled to start on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 and will continue for 5-7 days.
This burn will consist of three units, B, C & E, located west of the Wawona Road, (Hwy. 41), and south of Henness Ridge.
These units are comprised primarily of ponderosa pine, and other mixed-conifers. Together these burn units total approximately 900 acres.
Park staff will monitor smoke on a consistent basis. However, due to the topography of the area smoke will be noticeable within the Yosemite West area, as well as down canyon following the Merced River corridor, affecting El Portal and Mariposa areas.
Take extra care while driving near the burn area, by observing all warning signs posted along the roadway and using your headlights when smoke is on the road. Expect reduced lanes and traffic control pilot vehicle escort and on Wednesday and Thursday with minimal travel
delays on Hwy 41.
Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions to minimize smoke impacts to health. People with respiratory problems should use caution when exerting themselves in smoky areas.
For information or concerns, please call the Fire Information Line at 209-375-9577 or our Prescribed Fire Office at 209-375-9574.
Mariposa County Air Quality District (APCD): Phone: (209) 966-2220 Fax: (209)966-8248
The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the
Yosemite West area to reduce hazard fuels, protect structures from the threat
of unwanted wildland fire and promote ecosystem health.
Besides being used to thin forests and reduce unnatural fuel loads in areas that are in close
proximity to public and private structures and use areas, prescribed fire
is used to simulate the effects of a natural lightning-caused fire.
Weather
and air quality conditions permitting,
This burn is scheduled to start on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 and will continue for 5-7 days.
This burn will consist of three units, B, C & E, located west of the Wawona Road, (Hwy. 41), and south of Henness Ridge.
These units are comprised primarily of ponderosa pine, and other mixed-conifers. Together these burn units total approximately 900 acres.
Park staff will monitor smoke on a consistent basis. However, due to the topography of the area smoke will be noticeable within the Yosemite West area, as well as down canyon following the Merced River corridor, affecting El Portal and Mariposa areas.
Take extra care while driving near the burn area, by observing all warning signs posted along the roadway and using your headlights when smoke is on the road. Expect reduced lanes and traffic control pilot vehicle escort and on Wednesday and Thursday with minimal travel
delays on Hwy 41.
Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions to minimize smoke impacts to health. People with respiratory problems should use caution when exerting themselves in smoky areas.
For information or concerns, please call the Fire Information Line at 209-375-9577 or our Prescribed Fire Office at 209-375-9574.
Mariposa County Air Quality District (APCD): Phone: (209) 966-2220 Fax: (209)966-8248
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