Pika Fire

The Pika Fire is an active wildfire near North Dome in Yosemite National Park. Ignited at about 3:00 PM PT on June 28, 2023. As of July 28, 2023, the fire has burned 841 acres (340 ha) and is 40% contained.[1] Yosemite Fire crews are using a strategy to allow the fire to move naturally across the landscape while also minimizing the risk to people and infrastructure.[2]

Pika Fire
Smoke from the Pika Fire rises from the left and goes above North Dome and Basket Dome on July 15, 2023
LocationNorth Dome, Yosemite National Park
Coordinates37°45′47″N 119°33′35″W
Statistics
Date(s)June 28, 2023 (2023-06-28) – present
Burned area818 acres (331 ha)
Causelightning
Map
Pika Fire is located in California
Pika Fire
The fires location in east central California

History

The fire began near North Dome in Yosemite National Park at around 3:00 PM PT on June 28, 2023. As of July 17, 2023, the fire had burned 818 acres (331 ha) and was 0% contained.[3][4] By July 28, 2023 the fire had grown to 841 acres (340 ha) and was 40% contained.[1]

Cause

The cause of the fire is due to lightning.[3][4]

Impact

No evacuations have so far been ordered, and no structures and communities are currently threatened.[3]

  • The Pika Fire as seen from Glacier Point
  • Flames from the Pika Fire on July 15, 2023
    Flames from the Pika Fire on July 15, 2023
  • Flames from the Pika Fire on July 16, 2023
    Flames from the Pika Fire on July 16, 2023
  • Pika Fire from Stoneman Meadow, Yosemite, CA
    Pika Fire from Stoneman Meadow, Yosemite, CA
  • Origin of Pika Fire on the Evening of June 28th at 6:30 PM after the storm had passed
    Origin of Pika Fire on the Evening of June 28th at 6:30 PM after the storm had passed
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References
  1. "Yosemite Fire Update for July 28, 2023". National Park Service. July 28, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. "Pika Fire Update, July 13, 2023". National Park Service. July 13, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  3. "Caynp Pika Fire Information". InciWeb. July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  4. SFGATE, Amy Graff (July 17, 2023). "Pika Fire in Yosemite National Park balloons to 650 acres". SFGATE. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
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