Lightning fire started on 6/29/2023. 

Crews are actively engaged in holding and monitoring, smoke and some fire activity will continue to be seen from Yosemite Valley and other areas in the park.

Timber (Litter and Understory), Brush (2 feet).

Yosemite Fire crews are using a management strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails to confine the spread of the fire in a predefined area. A confine and contain strategy under favorable conditions allows fire to move naturally across the landscape, providing ecological benefits to plants and wildlife, while also meeting protection objectives to minimize risk to people and infrastructure.

Smoke from the Pika Fire is expected to impact Yosemite Valley in the evenings and overnight with conditions improving as smoke lifts during the late mornings. Slight impacts may also be seen on trails near the fire including in Yosemite Valley.