Used for Resource Benefit
Summary
The Devil Fire was detected on Nov. 3 after thunderstorms crossed over the Park on Oct. 29. It is east of the Tamarack Trail, between the Tamarack Flat Campground and Tamarack Trail footbridge crossing at Cascade Creek. Fire activity is low to moderate after last weekend's precipitation. A warm dry system is expected to prevail in the Park for the next week; these conditions will help increase fire activity. The Devil Fire will be allowed to function as a natural part of the ecosystem as it progresses across the landscape until weather puts it out.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire Used For Resource Benefit |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | 10/29/2007 at 1500 hrs. |
| Location | A mile north of the Yosemite Valley Rim in the Cascade Creek drainage |
| Incident Commander | Taro Pusina |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 2 |
|---|---|
| Size | 215 acres |
| Fuels Involved | Fire is burning between 6,000 and 7,400 feet in ponderosa pine & mixed conifer species that has burned once recently in 1986. |
| Fire Behavior | Mostly low - smoldering and some creeping. Max flame lengths of 1\'. Low rates of spread. |
| Significant Events | Vegetation in fire area has re-dried after receiving 0.8 |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire being monitored daily. Preparations being made to keep fire north of Yosemite\'s fire suppression zone on the North Valley Rim Trail/Old Big Oak Flat Road. |
|---|---|
| Projected Movement | 12 hours: Fire spreading west and south at about about 2-5 chains per day. 24 hours: Fire spreading west and south at about about 2-5 chains per day. 48 hours: Fire spreading west and south at about about 2-5 chains per day. 72 hours: Fire may reach \'suppression zone\' on Valley Rim Trail. |
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 46 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 30 % |
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