Monster Wildfire devours 246,350 acres, including more than 50,000 acres in Yosemite National Park
RIM FIRE has become the 3rd largest wildfire in California history after burning at least 246,350 acres (997km², or 385mi²), including about 7 percent of Yosemite’s backcountry. The fire was reportedly 80 percent contained as of posting.
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Rim Fire information may change until the fire is contained. Source: Cal Fire.
Fire Update [Inciweb]
Fire activity is expected to intensify Friday as unburned areas within control lines are consumed on the Rim Fire. Hotter and drier weather conditions will persist through Sunday increasing the chance of spotting of embers across containment lines.
RIM FIRE Wildfire – Flames & Sunset, South Flank. Credit: USFS/Mike McMillan
RIM FIRE Wildfire
- Cause: Under Investigation
- Date of Origin: Saturday August 17th, 2013
- Location: Groveland Range District, Stanislaus NF
- Total Personnel: 3,634
- Size: 246,350 acres
- Percent Contained: 80%
- Estimated Containment Date: Friday September 20th, 2013 approx. 12:00 AM
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Related Links and Background Information
- RIM FIRE Now 4th Largest Wildfire in California History September 1, 2013
- Calif Wildfire Burns 864km² August 31, 2013
- State of Emergency Declared for Mariposa County, CA August 30, 2013
- RIM FIRE Becomes 5th Largest in Calif. History August 30, 2013