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Natural fires were low intensity prior to suppression.  

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Prior to fire suppression by Euro-American settlers, approximately 16,000 acres burned each year in Yosemite National Park either by natural fires or through American Indian fire management practices.

Last Updated: August 18, 2006 at 19:18 EST