Highway 120 is closed from Smith Station to the west and four
miles east of Buck Meadows. No west bound traffic is being allowed out
of Yosemite National Park.
The north end of the fire has crossed the Clavey River and is burning in remote and steep terrain. The north end is not threatening any structures at this time.
Due to inaccessible, steep terrain and active fire behavior a combination of direct and indirect attack will be used on this incident. The fire burned actively with a southward spread of the fire over Highway 120. Direct line suppression efforts are impeded by difficult access and steep inaccessible terrain. A combination of direct and indirect attack will be used on this incident. Active fire behavior today raises safety concerns for crews adjacent to the fire’s edge. Smoke exposure within the deep drainage of the Clavey River will be an issue for fire crews as well.
There is a red flag warning for lightning today through Wednesday.
The South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team is managing the Fire as of August 18, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.
The north end of the fire has crossed the Clavey River and is burning in remote and steep terrain. The north end is not threatening any structures at this time.
Due to inaccessible, steep terrain and active fire behavior a combination of direct and indirect attack will be used on this incident. The fire burned actively with a southward spread of the fire over Highway 120. Direct line suppression efforts are impeded by difficult access and steep inaccessible terrain. A combination of direct and indirect attack will be used on this incident. Active fire behavior today raises safety concerns for crews adjacent to the fire’s edge. Smoke exposure within the deep drainage of the Clavey River will be an issue for fire crews as well.
There is a red flag warning for lightning today through Wednesday.
The South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team is managing the Fire as of August 18, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Saturday August 17th, 2013 approx. 03:15 PM |
| Location | Groveland Range District, Stanislaus NF |
| Incident Commander | David Cooper |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 285 |
|---|---|
| Size | 4,400 acres |
| Fuels Involved | Brush, Oaks, and Pine |
| Fire Behavior | Fire continued to move up both sides of Jawbone Ridge and cross the Tuolumne River below the Groveland Ranger Station and community of Buck Meadows. There are a few areas the fire has encroached and crossed Highway 120 and has moved into timbered areas. Evacuation and structure defense is in progress for the community of Buck Meadows. |
| Significant Events | Highway 120 is closed four miles west of Groveland Ranger Station and four miles east of Buck Meadows. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continued fixed wing air support. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | extreme |
| Terrain Difficulty | Very difficult, Extremely Steep Terrain |
| Remarks | Due to inaccessible, steep terrain and active fire behavior a combination of direct and indirect attack will be used on this incident. Fire camp was believed to be in direct line of the fire spread, preparations were made to secure camp if the fire did in fact threaten camp. Dozer lines were established and equipment secured. Column induced weather preceded the fire front and rain halted the fires spread in the direction of camp. Other areas of the fire burn actively with a southward spread of the fire over Highway 120. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 4-10 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 64-72 degrees |
| Humidity | 51-66% |
