The Ferguson Fire Responsible for Closing Yosemite Valley, CA is Finally 100% Contained The Ferguson Fire, which killed two firefighters and interrupted peak-season tourism around Yosemite National Park, is over after burning for 36 days in northern California, reports USA Today. Fire crews reached full containment late Saturday night, though Sierra National Forest officials said Sunday that smoke will linger and “continue to produce unhealthy conditions” in the area as interior parts of […] Fire Firebrains | August 20, 2018 0 Comments
Yosemite Valley and other Park Sections Remain Closed Indefinitely Due to Impacts from the Ferguson Fire Due to increased fire activity in the areas adjacent to and on Yosemite National Park, park administrators and fire managers have made the decision to extend the current park closures indefinitely. Fire managers are continuously assessing conditions in the area and will work directly with and will immediately advise park managers as conditions change and it becomes safe to reopen. […] Fire Steven Agar | August 6, 2018 0 Comments
Heatwave Heading to Western US Bad News for Ferguson Fire, California and Other Wildfires in Colorado and Oregon Firefighters battling a huge fire in the Sierra Nevada will face increasingly difficult conditions this week as a heat wave sets in. Officials say the Ferguson Fire has scorched nearly 53 square miles/36,102-acres of timber and brush west of Yosemite National Park, and 16 percent of its perimeter is contained Tuesday evening. The fire sent thick plumes of smoke and ash […] Fire Steven Agar | July 24, 2018 0 Comments
Oregon Declares Statewide Wildfire Emergency and California Residents Near Ferguson Fire Evacuated The wildfires burning in southwest Oregon showed little signs of slowing Thursday morning, bringing declining air quality and evacuations, reports the Statesman Journal. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown declared a statewide wildfire emergency to make Oregon National Guard (ONG) troops and resources available. Fire teams are battling more than 100 wildfires from Crater Lake to the South Coast. The weather doesn’t appear to […] Fire Firebrains | July 20, 2018 0 Comments
Smoke From Ferguson Fire, California Affecting Lake Tahoe Area and Yosemite Visitors A fast-growing wildfire near Yosemite National Park is filling the Tahoe Basin with smoke. Visibility at Lake Tahoe has fluctuated throughout the day as the Ferguson Fire continues to burn near Yosemite. The blaze doubled to 14 square miles and is largely burning out of control, the Associated Press reported. Webcams from around the South Shore showed poor visibility in […] Fire Firebrains | July 19, 2018 0 Comments
NASA: Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Burn Near Yosemite National Park, CA For the second time in a month, wildland fires are burning through parched forests near Yosemite National Park. The fast-moving Oak fire in Mariposa County, west of the park, has forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The smaller Washburn fire, now mostly contained by firefighters, burned earlier this month in Madera County, along the southern edge of the […] Fire Firebrains | July 26, 2022 1 Comment
Committed Climbers Taking to Californian Crags Donning Gas Masks During Wildfire Season The Ferguson fire in Yosemite has created toxic air and is raining ash. This still doesn’t stop @ryansheridan from getting a couple laps in on a boulder. #gasmask #fergusonfire #bouldering #livewithoutlimits #adidasterrex #adiout #fiveten #brandofthebrave #heretocreate #adidasoutdoor #adidas #terrex #adidasnmd #adidassuperstar @adidasterrex @fiveten_official A post shared by Justin Olsen (@justinreedolsen) on Aug 2, 2018 at 4:22pm PDT Climbing areas across […] Climbing CragBrains | August 20, 2018 1 Comment
Record Temperatures and Biggest Wildfires Ever in California Showing No Sign of Letting Up The past month has been a climatological nightmare for California, with record hot temperatures and the biggest wildfires ever, and indications are that it won’t be letting up anytime soon, writes Newsweek. California posted its hottest month on record in July, with a statewide average of 79.7 degrees and an average of 108.1 in the Death Valley—the highest all-time temperature […] Fire Firebrains | August 10, 2018 0 Comments
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