Forest fires seasonally clear the park of dead vegetation , making way for new growth . These fires damage the income generated by tourism . The Rim Fire in 2013 destroyed nearly $ 2 billion in assets and revenue , though natural woodland assets are renewable , and closed off much of the park to tourists . This fire was the third largest on record , and burned nearly 500 acres of wild habitat
Rim Fire
Rim Fire
Yosemite National Park