Rim Fire - Wednesday Update: Tuolumne County Evacuations Lifted, Closures Still In PlaceSeptember 4, 2013The fire continues to grow slowly, with containment holding at 80 percent. Total acreage burned is 237,341 acres and 3,975 personnel are working the incident. Approximately 2,490 structures remain threatened. Update: 11:45 p.m. Wednesday
Environmental Group Eyes Erosion Danger From Rim FireSeptember 3, 2013 | Bob MoffittAs firefighters gain control over the Rim Fire, environmental groups have begun addressing erosion dangers for the Tuolomne River area.
Rim Fire- Tuesday Update: Mariposa County Evacuation Advisory Lifted as Progress ContinuesSeptember 3, 2013Mandatory evacuations for Mariposa County have been lifted, as firefighters continue to make progress on the Rim Fire. The fire has burned 235,843 acres, and is 75 percent contained. There are 4,359 personnel working the incident. Update: 12:18 p.m.
Rim Fire - Monday Update: Good Progress Continues, Containment at 70 percentSeptember 2, 2013Firefighters continue to make steady progress from the air and ground, as containment of the Rim Fire has grown to 70 percent. Total acreage burned stood at 235,841 Monday evening. Update: 9:30 p.m.
Rim Fire Fact SheetSeptember 1, 2013The Rim Fire burning in Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park is the largest wildfire to date in the U.S. this year, and remains the No. 1 priority for wildland firefighting. Get the latest details on the fire.
Rim Fire - Sunday Update: Full Containment Expected in Three WeeksSeptember 1, 2013Fire officials estimate the full containment date of the Rim Fire is Sept. 20, as progress continues. As of late Saturday, 222,777 acres had burned, with 40 percent containment. More than 5,000 personnel are working the fire. Update: 12 a.m. Sunday.
Rim Fire - Saturday Update: Mandatory Evacuation LiftedAugust 31, 2013The mandatory evacuation for areas around Bull Creek Road to Little Grizzly Mountain have been LIFTED. The fire has grown to 219,277 acres acres, with containment holding at 35 percent. Update: 4:25 p.m.
CalFire: High Potential For New Fires This WeekendAugust 30, 2013 | Steve MilneCal Fire says it’s making progress on the Rim Fire burning in Tuolumne County.
Rim Fire - Friday Update: Burnout Operations and Air Attack Slow Fire's GrowthAugust 30, 2013Firefighters are making progress in slowing the growth of the Rim Fire, using burnout operations on the ground and an aggressive attack from above, using air tankers and helicopters. Update: 11:15 a.m.
Rim Fire - Thursday Update: Crews 'Turning the Corner' (Video Added)August 29, 2013CalFire says crews are turning the corner against the "Rim Fire" burning in the Yosemite National Park area. Time lapse video added. Update: 1:26 p.m.
