Wildfire Incident Information
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Terrain
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This fire is no longer active
100% contained
Fire Status
CONTAINED
Last Updated
4 years, 6 months ago
Fire Start
Sunday, April 19, 2020 7:50 PM PDT
Incident #
2020-CASRF-000198
Dispatch Notes
P5m2ej 0510
Primary Fire Agency

US Forest Service — Six Rivers National Forest

Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential

Fire Weather Forecast

Incident Overview

Inciweb information was updated: 4 years, 3 months ago

Incident Photo for the Horse Fire

Air Quality Web Page

Yosemite National Park Fire Web Map

National Air Quality Fire Web Page

11.12.2020: Yosemite National Park is experiencing winter weather conditions.  Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road are currently closed.  For road conditions, call 209-372-0200, press 1, then 1.  

The Horse Fire was discovered in Wilderness on August 24, 2020 after lightning occurred over the area. It is located on Horse Ridge, southeast of Ostrander Lake. 
 
Residual smoke may be visible in the Ostrander Lake area, and from high country vistas including Glacier Point Road. 

Park Managers are working with the local Air Quality Districts and will be monitoring smoke impacts to the park and local communities. 

Basic Incident Details

Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Date of Origin
Monday, August 24, 2020 10:45 AM PDT
Location
The Horse Fire is located in Wilderness near Horse Ridge, 15 miles southeast of Yosemite Valley.
Coordinates
37.624, -119.533
Size (Acres)
30
Containment
100%
Fuels Involved
Timber Litter, Dead and Down
Significant Events
The fire has minimal activity. Fire is smoldering on the southern perimeter.

Planned Outlook

Planned Actions
The strategy for this fire is to monitor.

Weather Synopsis

Weather Concerns
Winter conditions and precipitation may reduce fire activity. Smoke may be visible from high country vistas, including Glacier Point Road.

Fire Incident Contact

Incident Contact
Fire Information
Email: yose_fire_info@nps.gov
Phone: 209-375-9517
Hours: M-F, 9am - 5pm
Fire Unit Information
Yosemite National Park
National Park Service
P.O. Box 577
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Dispatch Center Contact

North Coast Interagency Dispatch Center (CANCIC)

Eureka, CA

707-441-3644