Pika Fire

2023 wildfire in Yosemite National Park

The fires location in east central California

The Pika Fire was a wildfire near North Dome in Yosemite National Park. It began at about 3:00 PM PT on June 28, 2023. The fire burned 841 acres (340 ha).^[1] Yosemite Fire crews used a strategy to allow the fire to move naturally across the landscape while also minimizing the risk to people and infrastructure.^[2]

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^[update], the fire had burned 818 acres (331 ha) and was 0% contained.^[3]^[4] By July 28, 2023^[update] 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 16, 2023
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

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pika Fire.

References

^ ^a ^b "Yosemite Fire Update for July 28, 2023". National Park Service. July 28, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
^ "Pika Fire Update, July 13, 2023". National Park Service. July 13, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Caynp Pika Fire Information". InciWeb. July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
^ ^a ^b SFGATE, Amy Graff (July 17, 2023). "Pika Fire in Yosemite National Park balloons to 650 acres". SFGATE. Retrieved July 17, 2023.