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There are multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park Wilderness. Each fire is burning in a fire-adapted ecosystem. 

On Monday, June 28, 2021, thunderstorms developed over Yosemite National Park, igniting 19 fires in the wilderness. Fire managers have been assessing each fire for appropriate response. 

The Fork Fire has been contained and is in monitor status. The remaining fires are burning in high elevation areas located in wilderness ranging from 7,000 to 9,700 feet. Managers expect additional fires to extinguish naturally due to location and a lack of fuels. The fires will be visible from numerous vantage points throughout the park, including Tioga Road, Glacier Point, 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 the public and protect natural and cultural resources. Currently, there are no threats to infrastructure.