NEWS RELEASE
Containment on Harden Nearly Complete
Activity on the Grouse and Harden fires in Yosemite National Park has slowed significantly with the fires reaching the established boundaries that managers planned for the incidents. The Grouse Fire.. more
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Harden Fire started June 8 by lightning and is approximately 1,661 acres. This acreage is 95 percent of the anticipated acreage that managers planned for the incident. The fire is located 13 miles north of Yosemite Valley, west of Harden Lake and within the 1996 Ackerson fire perimeter. Little growth is expected. The fire is a mop-up phase and some hot spots may persist within the established boundaries.
All trails into and out of Harden Lake and White Wolf are open (Harden lake to Smith Meadow; Harden Lake to Aspen Valley; and all trails to Pate Valley.)
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday June 08th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | 13 miles north of Yosemite Valley |
| Incident Commander | Eric Neiswanger |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 6 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,661 acres |
| Percent Contained | 95% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday July 11th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber litter, snags |
| Fire Behavior | Light. Smoldering. |
| Significant Events | All trails into and out of the Harden lake and White Wolf area are open (Harden Lake to Smith Meadow; Harden lake to Aspen Valley and all trails to Pate Valley). |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | The fire has been converted to a ICT5, with Yosemite fire module in place |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 5-10 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 77-88 degrees |
| Humidity | 17% |
