Mather Complex (Wildfire)

On July 30th and 31st, lightning caused 10 wildfires in Yosemite National Park. Fire managers are referring to these small fires as the Mather Complex. The fires range in sizes from one-tenth to one-quarter of an acre. The incidents are along Tioga Road, from White Wolf Campground southwest to Crane Flat in the Mather District. These fires will be suppressed using a confine and contain strategy. The fires may be visible from numerous vantage points throughout the park, including Tioga Road and other high-country viewpoints. Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The strategy for all fires is to provide for the safety of employees and public, as well as protect natural and cultural resources. Currently there are no threats to