🔥 CAYNP Dome Fire

DangerousFire/Smoke✓ Verified

This condition was reported 15 days ago and may no longer be accurate.

Description

Last updated: 2026-09-16 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Yosemite National Park. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 37° 33 58 Longitude: 119° 36 82 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Dome Fire was reported on the morning of September 15, 2026. It is in the backcountry and located approximately 1/4 mile north of Chilnualna Falls and is visible from the Wawona Road (Highway 41).&nbsp;Current Situation:The Dome Fire remained active overnight with most activity being on the west and north flanks of the fire. Numerous spot fires continue to be well out ahead to the north of the fire due to gusty, ridge winds from the south and southeast. Some spot fires are in areas with no fire history while others are creeping and smoldering in the 2017 Empire Fire footprint. Visible smoke and good to unhealthy air quality is expected today as the fire continues to burn through grass, brush, and timber fuels.Today, ground crews will continue constructing direct handlines and looking for opportunities to tie the fire into previous fire footprints and granite features. Three more hotshot crews will be flown into the fire today to reinforce work on the fire perimeter from the heel of the fire and working up to the eastern flank. Helicopters will continue water drops throughout the day.Weather:Today’s weather pattern will deliver similar winds but with cooler temperatures and low and mid-level cloud later throughout the fire area. Expect some wind gusts during the late afternoon to early evening of 15-25 mph. Due to significant elevation change over small distances near the fire, firefighters expect to see some moderation from the predicted forecastThere are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas.&nbsp;Temporary trail closure:&nbsp;The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes. These lakes are reachable from the east. Yosemite Public Information Map.&nbsp;A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00PM on 9/17.Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 318 million visitors every year. But our work doesn't stop there.We are proud that tribes, local governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individual citizens ask for our help in revitalizing their communities, preserving local history, celebrating local heritage, and creating close-to-home opportunities for kids and families to get outside, be active, and have fun. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire