Yosemite, CA…The South Fork Fire experienced minimal growth yesterday as weather conditions and high humidity levels held the fire within the western and southern containment lines. The fire continues to slowly spread to the northeast into the Yosemite Wilderness. Air resources will continue to assist the firefighting effort today as smoke levels allow. Direct line construction was tied into Wawona Dome on the west flank. Burning operations may begin today to allow for the protection of the Wawona community and the Mariposa Sequoia Grove.

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Strategic objectives are to hold the western and southern flanks while monitoring the northern and eastern edges. Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics are being used to manage the area of the fire, using natural barriers such as rocks or streams, trails, and other minimal disturbance methods to contain the fire.

Smoke is expected to be heavy in the fire area and adjacent communities and is likely to be very dense in Wawona in the evenings and mornings. Community members who are sensitive to smoke should consult their physician and may want remain indoors or leave the area in periods of heavy smoke. Residents can monitor the air quality links below for current information.

There remains a threat of thunderstorm activity in the fire area today as a weak low pressure system remains over the region.

The South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team (Deron Mills IC) assumed command of the fire at 6:00 AM on August 16th. The SCSIIMT is comprised of employees from state and federal agencies, municipalities, and several local resources to support firefighting personnel in their suppression efforts.
There is a voluntary evacuation in place for the Wawona community.

South Fork Fire Update
Start date: 8/13/17 2:30 p.m.
Size: 2,407 acres Containment: 7%
Cause: Unknown Incident Personnel: 449
Fuels: Mixed conifer, oak and brush

For additional information:
 Rapid Notify is a community alert system for rapid event notifications. Register by visiting www.alert.rapid notify.com
 Nixle is a public-safety notification system. Sign up for emergency alerts by texting 95389 to 888-777 or visit their website at www.nixle.com
 Fire Information: Yose_Fire_Info@nps.gov
 Yosemite National Park Fire Information website: http://www.nps.gov/yose/blogs/fireinfo.htm
 Facebook, search: Yosemite Fire and Aviation
 Twitter, search @YosemiteFire : http://www.twitter.com/YosemiteFire
 Air Quality: https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/aqmonitoring.htm or https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&mapcenter=0&cityid=533
South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team
Fire Information: 209-379-1493 yose_fire_info@nps.gov
For additional information visit: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5502