Trail Conditions

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Fire activity and Behavior: The Dome Fire continued to spread at a moderate rate of growth. Last night, the Dome Fire spread further into the 2017 Empire Fire footprint and the spot fire to the east grew. As the fire moves north into the footprint, heavy dead and down fuels will be receptive to spotting. Fire behavior will remain moderate, with spotting behavior being a big challenge in the full suppression efforts of this fire.Weather: Cloudy conditions will continue today, with a chance of precipitation along the crest and an opportunity of thunderstorms beginning at 11 AM. The chance of rain greater than a 10th of an inch is less than 20% Winds are likely to move southwest or west through the afternoon with a shift to the northeast as storms move through around 4:00 PM.Crews: Wildland firefighters in the Turner Ridge and Empire Meadows zones will continue to improve handlines as the west flank experiences higher wind impacts. A mile of hose has been laid at the Ostrander trailhead and wildland fire crews continue to make improvements. The Ostrander Trail is closed so that firefighters can work on Bridalveil Trail and Ostrander Trail as the primary contingency line to the north. Structure: We continue to stage structure firefighters at Yosemite West and Wawona, supporting local communities and continuing prep work and contingencies.Smoke Impacts / Air Quality:  Today, can expect mostly MODERATE air quality across the Park, including Hodgdon Meadow and Tuolumne Meadows. However, Yosemite Valley will experience slightly worse air quality compared to yesterday, with UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS conditions overall. Wawona's proximity to the fire will keep its air quality in the UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS range with possible periods of UNHEALTHY, gradually improving overnight. Skies will also be hazy for most of the day, impairing distant views. Mariposa stays clear of the smoke, so expect another day of GOOD air quality View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Temporary Trail Closure:   Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exception. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire (these lakes are reachable from the east.). Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area also extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map: https://arcg.is/z5HLC4.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapDrones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; a Temporary Flight Restrictions are posted at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=list . Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.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

Last updated: 2026-09-24 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Status:  The Dome Fire increased 194 acres from yesterday. Wildland firefighters made progress connecting handlines to the Bridalveil Creek trail system and 2017 Empire Fire footprint. Crews continue to widen handlines in the Empire Meadows and Horse Ridge areas. Wildland firefighters are continuing to place contingency lines off of Glacier Point Road. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Mariposa-Yosemite Airport is closed to general aviation traffic. Mule pack strings and helicopters are providing crews with supplies and backhaul. An additional pack string is set to support crews working in the Bridalveil Creek trail system, staging at the campground. Structure firefighters continue to support Wawona and Yosemite West communities. Weather: Tomorrow brings warmer weather and dryer conditions. Transport winds will increase slightly, from 10mph to 15mph on average moving southwest. With these conditions, increased spotting is possible. Ignition probability in receptive fuel beds (areas with heavy dead, down trees) is at 65%. August rain in the Bridalveil Creek drainage will make smaller fuels resistant to fire spread. Larger fuel types are still susceptible to spotting behaviors.Temporary Trail Closure: Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exceptions. Glacier Point Road is closed due to reduced visibility from smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow. Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire. (These lakes are reachable from the east.) Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: Periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS this morning inWawona and Yosemite Valley, with smoke clearing in the afternoon. Mariposa and Hodgdon Meadow are expected to experience mostly MODERATE air quality, while El Portal is expected to see periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Tuolumne Meadows will have GOOD air quality in the morning with periods of UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS in the afternoon and evening. Smoke settling overnight in Wawona and Yosemite Valley.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Managing Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.Yosemite Facelift® 2026The Yosemite Climbing Association Presents the Yosemite Facelift® 2026, September 23-27, 2026 within Yosemite National Park!Join thousands of volunteers for five days of stewardship, community, and celebration in one of the world's most iconic landscapes. More details at https://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/faceliftSince 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

Last updated: 2026-09-24 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Status:  The Dome Fire increased 194 acres from yesterday. Wildland firefighters made progress connecting handlines to the Bridalveil Creek trail system and 2017 Empire Fire footprint. Crews continue to widen handlines in the Empire Meadows and Horse Ridge areas. Wildland firefighters are continuing to place contingency lines off of Glacier Point Road. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Mariposa-Yosemite Airport is closed to general aviation traffic. Mule pack strings and helicopters are providing crews with supplies and backhaul. An additional pack string is set to support crews working in the Bridalveil Creek trail system, staging at the campground. Structure firefighters continue to support Wawona and Yosemite West communities. Weather: Tomorrow brings warmer weather and dryer conditions. Transport winds will increase slightly, from 10mph to 15mph on average moving southwest. With these conditions, increased spotting is possible. Ignition probability in receptive fuel beds (areas with heavy dead, down trees) is at 65%. August rain in the Bridalveil Creek drainage will make smaller fuels resistant to fire spread. Larger fuel types are still susceptible to spotting behaviors.Temporary Trail Closure: Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exceptions. Glacier Point Road is closed due to reduced visibility from smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow. Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire. (These lakes are reachable from the east.) Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: Periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS this morning inWawona and Yosemite Valley, with smoke clearing in the afternoon. Mariposa and Hodgdon Meadow are expected to experience mostly MODERATE air quality, while El Portal is expected to see periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Tuolumne Meadows will have GOOD air quality in the morning with periods of UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS in the afternoon and evening. Smoke settling overnight in Wawona and Yosemite Valley.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Managing Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.Yosemite Facelift® 2026The Yosemite Climbing Association Presents the Yosemite Facelift® 2026, September 23-27, 2026 within Yosemite National Park!Join thousands of volunteers for five days of stewardship, community, and celebration in one of the world's most iconic landscapes. More details at https://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/faceliftSince 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

Last updated: 2026-09-24 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Status:  The Dome Fire increased 194 acres from yesterday. Wildland firefighters made progress connecting handlines to the Bridalveil Creek trail system and 2017 Empire Fire footprint. Crews continue to widen handlines in the Empire Meadows and Horse Ridge areas. Wildland firefighters are continuing to place contingency lines off of Glacier Point Road. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Mariposa-Yosemite Airport is closed to general aviation traffic. Mule pack strings and helicopters are providing crews with supplies and backhaul. An additional pack string is set to support crews working in the Bridalveil Creek trail system, staging at the campground. Structure firefighters continue to support Wawona and Yosemite West communities. Weather: Tomorrow brings warmer weather and dryer conditions. Transport winds will increase slightly, from 10mph to 15mph on average moving southwest. With these conditions, increased spotting is possible. Ignition probability in receptive fuel beds (areas with heavy dead, down trees) is at 65%. August rain in the Bridalveil Creek drainage will make smaller fuels resistant to fire spread. Larger fuel types are still susceptible to spotting behaviors.Temporary Trail Closure: Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exceptions. Glacier Point Road is closed due to reduced visibility from smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow. Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire. (These lakes are reachable from the east.) Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: Periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS this morning inWawona and Yosemite Valley, with smoke clearing in the afternoon. Mariposa and Hodgdon Meadow are expected to experience mostly MODERATE air quality, while El Portal is expected to see periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Tuolumne Meadows will have GOOD air quality in the morning with periods of UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS in the afternoon and evening. Smoke settling overnight in Wawona and Yosemite Valley.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Managing Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.Yosemite Facelift® 2026The Yosemite Climbing Association Presents the Yosemite Facelift® 2026, September 23-27, 2026 within Yosemite National Park!Join thousands of volunteers for five days of stewardship, community, and celebration in one of the world's most iconic landscapes. More details at https://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/faceliftSince 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

Last updated: 2026-09-30 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |       Operations Map (pdf)    |     Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Status: •The fire has grown 177 acres since yesterday morning and is now 34% contained.  Containment is increasing.•The fire’s growth was slowed on Monday, in part due to cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity. Warmer and drier weather returns to the region through the remainder of the week.•Crews were successful at tying in more of the fire perimeter to control lines along the north and northeast areas of the fire.•Firefighters continue to improve indirect and contingency lines ahead of the fire. •Pack mules have been utilized to backhaul some fire equipment as well as to bring in additional supplies and medical support.•Replacement crews continue to arrive. •This morning, some incident personnel will attend the procession for helicopter pilots Ryan Cutter and Greg King in Modesto. Weather: Cool temperatures and higher humidity continue to help crews strengthen containment lines. Expect strong south to southwest winds with gusts reaching 25 mph through the weekend.Temporary Trail Closure: Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exceptions. Glacier Point Road is closed due to reduced visibility from smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow. Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire. (These lakes are reachable from the east.) Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: We have another warm, dry day on tap. Yosemite Valley, Wawona and El Portal are expected to be MODERATE overall, with some periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Hodgdon Meadow, Tuolumne Meadows, and Mariposa are expected to have GOOD air quality today, but skies will be a bit hazy.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Getting Supplies by Mule:  Several pack mules from the Shasta-Trinity National Fores, as well as from the Stanislaus National Forest t are being used to support firefighters on the Dome Fire. These intelligent, strong animals provide invaluable support. Using pack mules allows helicopters to do other work, such as bucket drops; and mules can also be used in smoky conditions where a helicopter would not have good visibility to deliver supplies to a remote site.  Read More!  Mule Video in Video GalleryManaging Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Equipment Recovery and Backhaul:  While firefighters make the final push towards containment of the fire, they must fulfill another extremely important task.  Firefighters must be on the lookout for equipment in the field that is no longer needed by the crews that fought before them and recover and return items as activities continue to wind down.  The list of equipment that must be retrieved includes; hose, pump kits; generators; chainsaw kits; collapsible water tanks; and smaller items such as hose fittings and nozzles.  To gather these items, firefighters will GPS the location of equipment and then crews are sent out to backhaul these items.  Equipment must then be cleaned, repaired, and organized to be ready for the next incident.Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.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

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). There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas. Temporary trail closure: 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. A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 pm on 9/16. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-23 --- 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: *** Glacier Point Road will close at 6 pm today, September 23, 2026. This public safety closure is a result of reduced visibility along the road due to smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow (this is not a season-ending closure). Call 209/372-0200 (then 1,1) for road updates in Yosemite.Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. Please also monitor https://www.facebook.com/YosemiteNPS/ for updates.***Mariposa-Yosemite Airport is currently closed to general civilian air traffic, including taxiing and engine runups.  This closure is due to heave helicopter traffic supporting fire operations in the area.  Please check https://mariposacounty.gov/86/Airport for updates to this closure. Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Status:  The fire grew 273 acres since yesterday’s update, and 56 more personnel are now assigned.  Overnight, fire activity was along the north and northeast sides of the fire between Horse Ridge and Empire Meadows, in the old 2017 Empire Fire footprint.  On the east side near Horse Ridge, activity was light, with isolated pockets of fuel burning.  Today, fire behavior should be similar to a few days ago, when winds were also from the southwest.  Firefighters expect mostly surface fire, which lets crews work directly on the fire’s edge, except where wind and slope line up.Firefighters are widening containment lines between Empire Meadows and Turner Ridge, working from the top down and the bottom up.  Crews are doing the same work along the Bridalveil trail system to the 2017 Empire Fire footprint.  In addition to helicopters, pack strings are carrying supplies to firefighters on the fire line.A second fire camp is now set up at Badger Pass to support firefighters and cut travel time to the fire.  The Incident Command Post remains at Mariposa County Fairgrounds.Weather: It will be much drier today, with little to no cloud cover over the fire.  Temperatures will be a bot warmer, in the upper 60s, with relative humidity around 30%.  Winds came from the northwest yesterday and will shift to the southwest today, the normal patternSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: Periods of UNHEALTHY this morning in Wawona and Yosemite Valley, with smoke clearing in the afternoon. Mariposa and Hodgdon Meadow are expected to experience mostly MODERATE air quality, while El Portalis expected to see periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Tuolumne Meadows will have GOOD air quality in the morning with periods of UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS in the afternoon and evening. Smoke settling overnight in Wawona and Yosemite Valley.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Temporary Trail Closure:   Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exception. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire (these lakes are reachable from the east.). Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area also extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map: https://arcg.is/z5HLC4.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapManaging Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.Yosemite Facelift® 2026The Yosemite Climbing Association Presents the Yosemite Facelift® 2026, September 23-27, 2026 within Yosemite National Park!Join thousands of volunteers for five days of stewardship, community, and celebration in one of the world's most iconic landscapes. More details at https://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/faceliftSince 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

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). There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas. Temporary trail closure: 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. A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 pm on 9/16. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-25 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Status: -The fire grew 228 acres since yesterday morning. It is 17% contained.  -The fire is moving to the north and northeast in the old 2017 Empire Fire footprint.  -Heavy dead and fallen trees can throw embers ahead of the fire. -Higher humidity makes it harder for those embers to start new fires.-Crews are using granite rock as natural barriers.-Pack mules and helicopters bring water, fuel and food to firefighters.-In Wawona and Yosemite West, crews are clearing brush around homes, checking hydrants and keeping roads open.Weather: Winds will be a bit stronger today, with gusts of 20 to 25 mph.  Winds will come from the south, then shift to the southwest.  Temperatures will be cooler.  The inversion, a layer of air that traps smoke near the ground, is expected to lift around 9:00 AM.Temporary Trail Closure: Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exceptions. Glacier Point Road is closed due to reduced visibility from smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow. Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire. (These lakes are reachable from the east.) Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: Periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS in Wawona, osemite Valley, and Tuolumne Meadows. El Portal is expected to see shorter periods of UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS, with smoke clearing later in the afternoon and evening. Hodgdon Meadows and Mariposa are expected to have GOOD air quality overall.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Managing Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.Yosemite Facelift® 2026The Yosemite Climbing Association Presents the Yosemite Facelift® 2026, September 23-27, 2026 within Yosemite National Park!Join thousands of volunteers for five days of stewardship, community, and celebration in one of the world's most iconic landscapes. More details at https://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/faceliftSince 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

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). There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas. Temporary trail closure: 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. A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 pm on 9/16. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire

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). There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas. Temporary trail closure: 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. A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 pm on 9/16. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire

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). There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas. Temporary trail closure: 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. A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 pm on 9/16. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire

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). There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas. Temporary trail closure: 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. A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 pm on 9/16. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire

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). There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas. Temporary trail closure: 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. A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 pm on 9/16. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire

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). There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas. Temporary trail closure: 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. A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 pm on 9/16. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire

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). There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas. Temporary trail closure: 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. A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 pm on 9/16. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire

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). There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas. Temporary trail closure: 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. A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 pm on 9/16. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-30 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |       Operations Map (pdf)    |     Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Status: •The fire has grown 177 acres since yesterday morning and is now 34% contained.  Containment is increasing.•The fire’s growth was slowed on Monday, in part due to cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity. Warmer and drier weather returns to the region through the remainder of the week.•Crews were successful at tying in more of the fire perimeter to control lines along the north and northeast areas of the fire.•Firefighters continue to improve indirect and contingency lines ahead of the fire. •Pack mules have been utilized to backhaul some fire equipment as well as to bring in additional supplies and medical support.•Replacement crews continue to arrive. •This morning, some incident personnel will attend the procession for helicopter pilots Ryan Cutter and Greg King in Modesto. Weather: Cool temperatures and higher humidity continue to help crews strengthen containment lines. Expect strong south to southwest winds with gusts reaching 25 mph through the weekend.Temporary Trail Closure: Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exceptions. Glacier Point Road is closed due to reduced visibility from smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow. Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire. (These lakes are reachable from the east.) Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: We have another warm, dry day on tap. Yosemite Valley, Wawona and El Portal are expected to be MODERATE overall, with some periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Hodgdon Meadow, Tuolumne Meadows, and Mariposa are expected to have GOOD air quality today, but skies will be a bit hazy.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Getting Supplies by Mule:  Several pack mules from the Shasta-Trinity National Fores, as well as from the Stanislaus National Forest t are being used to support firefighters on the Dome Fire. These intelligent, strong animals provide invaluable support. Using pack mules allows helicopters to do other work, such as bucket drops; and mules can also be used in smoky conditions where a helicopter would not have good visibility to deliver supplies to a remote site.  Read More!  Mule Video in Video GalleryManaging Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Equipment Recovery and Backhaul:  While firefighters make the final push towards containment of the fire, they must fulfill another extremely important task.  Firefighters must be on the lookout for equipment in the field that is no longer needed by the crews that fought before them and recover and return items as activities continue to wind down.  The list of equipment that must be retrieved includes; hose, pump kits; generators; chainsaw kits; collapsible water tanks; and smaller items such as hose fittings and nozzles.  To gather these items, firefighters will GPS the location of equipment and then crews are sent out to backhaul these items.  Equipment must then be cleaned, repaired, and organized to be ready for the next incident.Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.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

Last updated: 2026-09-26 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Status: •The fire grew 240 acres since yesterday morning. Containment has increased to 28%.•The fire is moving north and northeast in the old 2017 Empire Fire footprint and is inside the Yosemite Wilderness.•Heavy dead and fallen trees throw embers ahead of the fire and is one of the main reasons for spot fires.•Higher humidity makes it harder for those embers to start new fires.•One new Division is being added in Branch X to expand the span of control and to continue to implement additional control lines in the wilderness.•Crews are building and widening fire lines near Bridalveil Creek, Empire Meadows and Horse Ridge.•Crews are taking advantage of granite rock as natural barriers.•Pack mules and helicopters bring water, fuel and food to firefighters.•In Wawona and Yosemite West, crews are clearing brush around homes, checking hydrants and keeping roads open.•No roads, buildings or utilities are under immediate threat. Weather: Low pressure moving into the area will bring cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and strong south to southwest winds with gusts reaching 15 to 20mph through the weekend.Temporary Trail Closure: Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exceptions. Glacier Point Road is closed due to reduced visibility from smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow. Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire. (These lakes are reachable from the east.) Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: GOOD air quality today for Wawona, El Portal, Hodgdon Meadow, and Mariposa. Southwest winds will bring smoke to Tuolumne Meadows beginning in the late morning and continuing through the afternoon. Air quality is expected to be UNHEALTHYFOR SENSITIVE GROUPS with periods of heavier smoke possible. Air quality for Yosemite Valley is expected to be MODERATE.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Managing Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.Yosemite Facelift® 2026The Yosemite Climbing Association Presents the Yosemite Facelift® 2026, September 23-27, 2026 within Yosemite National Park!Join thousands of volunteers for five days of stewardship, community, and celebration in one of the world's most iconic landscapes. More details at https://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/faceliftSince 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

Last updated: 2026-09-26 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Status: •The fire grew 240 acres since yesterday morning. Containment has increased to 28%.•The fire is moving north and northeast in the old 2017 Empire Fire footprint and is inside the Yosemite Wilderness.•Heavy dead and fallen trees throw embers ahead of the fire and is one of the main reasons for spot fires.•Higher humidity makes it harder for those embers to start new fires.•One new Division is being added in Branch X to expand the span of control and to continue to implement additional control lines in the wilderness.•Crews are building and widening fire lines near Bridalveil Creek, Empire Meadows and Horse Ridge.•Crews are taking advantage of granite rock as natural barriers.•Pack mules and helicopters bring water, fuel and food to firefighters.•In Wawona and Yosemite West, crews are clearing brush around homes, checking hydrants and keeping roads open.•No roads, buildings or utilities are under immediate threat. Weather: Low pressure moving into the area will bring cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and strong south to southwest winds with gusts reaching 15 to 20mph through the weekend.Temporary Trail Closure: Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exceptions. Glacier Point Road is closed due to reduced visibility from smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow. Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire. (These lakes are reachable from the east.) Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: GOOD air quality today for Wawona, El Portal, Hodgdon Meadow, and Mariposa. Southwest winds will bring smoke to Tuolumne Meadows beginning in the late morning and continuing through the afternoon. Air quality is expected to be UNHEALTHYFOR SENSITIVE GROUPS with periods of heavier smoke possible. Air quality for Yosemite Valley is expected to be MODERATE.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Managing Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.Yosemite Facelift® 2026The Yosemite Climbing Association Presents the Yosemite Facelift® 2026, September 23-27, 2026 within Yosemite National Park!Join thousands of volunteers for five days of stewardship, community, and celebration in one of the world's most iconic landscapes. More details at https://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/faceliftSince 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

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). 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. Temporary trail closure: 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. 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

Last updated: 2026-09-23 --- 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: *** Glacier Point Road will close at 6 pm today, September 23, 2026. This public safety closure is a result of reduced visibility along the road due to smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow (this is not a season-ending closure). Call 209/372-0200 (then 1,1) for road updates in Yosemite.Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. Please also monitor https://www.facebook.com/YosemiteNPS/ for updates.***Mariposa-Yosemite Airport is currently closed to general civilian air traffic, including taxiing and engine runups.  This closure is due to heave helicopter traffic supporting fire operations in the area.  Please check https://mariposacounty.gov/86/Airport for updates to this closure. Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Status:  The fire grew 273 acres since yesterday’s update, and 56 more personnel are now assigned.  Overnight, fire activity was along the north and northeast sides of the fire between Horse Ridge and Empire Meadows, in the old 2017 Empire Fire footprint.  On the east side near Horse Ridge, activity was light, with isolated pockets of fuel burning.  Today, fire behavior should be similar to a few days ago, when winds were also from the southwest.  Firefighters expect mostly surface fire, which lets crews work directly on the fire’s edge, except where wind and slope line up.Firefighters are widening containment lines between Empire Meadows and Turner Ridge, working from the top down and the bottom up.  Crews are doing the same work along the Bridalveil trail system to the 2017 Empire Fire footprint.  In addition to helicopters, pack strings are carrying supplies to firefighters on the fire line.A second fire camp is now set up at Badger Pass to support firefighters and cut travel time to the fire.  The Incident Command Post remains at Mariposa County Fairgrounds.Weather: It will be much drier today, with little to no cloud cover over the fire.  Temperatures will be a bot warmer, in the upper 60s, with relative humidity around 30%.  Winds came from the northwest yesterday and will shift to the southwest today, the normal patternSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: Periods of UNHEALTHY this morning in Wawona and Yosemite Valley, with smoke clearing in the afternoon. Mariposa and Hodgdon Meadow are expected to experience mostly MODERATE air quality, while El Portalis expected to see periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Tuolumne Meadows will have GOOD air quality in the morning with periods of UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS in the afternoon and evening. Smoke settling overnight in Wawona and Yosemite Valley.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Temporary Trail Closure:   Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exception. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire (these lakes are reachable from the east.). Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area also extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map: https://arcg.is/z5HLC4.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapManaging Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.Yosemite Facelift® 2026The Yosemite Climbing Association Presents the Yosemite Facelift® 2026, September 23-27, 2026 within Yosemite National Park!Join thousands of volunteers for five days of stewardship, community, and celebration in one of the world's most iconic landscapes. More details at https://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/faceliftSince 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

Last updated: 2026-09-23 --- 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: *** Glacier Point Road will close at 6 pm today, September 23, 2026. This public safety closure is a result of reduced visibility along the road due to smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow (this is not a season-ending closure). Call 209/372-0200 (then 1,1) for road updates in Yosemite.Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. Please also monitor https://www.facebook.com/YosemiteNPS/ for updates.***Mariposa-Yosemite Airport is currently closed to general civilian air traffic, including taxiing and engine runups.  This closure is due to heave helicopter traffic supporting fire operations in the area.  Please check https://mariposacounty.gov/86/Airport for updates to this closure. Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Status:  The fire grew 273 acres since yesterday’s update, and 56 more personnel are now assigned.  Overnight, fire activity was along the north and northeast sides of the fire between Horse Ridge and Empire Meadows, in the old 2017 Empire Fire footprint.  On the east side near Horse Ridge, activity was light, with isolated pockets of fuel burning.  Today, fire behavior should be similar to a few days ago, when winds were also from the southwest.  Firefighters expect mostly surface fire, which lets crews work directly on the fire’s edge, except where wind and slope line up.Firefighters are widening containment lines between Empire Meadows and Turner Ridge, working from the top down and the bottom up.  Crews are doing the same work along the Bridalveil trail system to the 2017 Empire Fire footprint.  In addition to helicopters, pack strings are carrying supplies to firefighters on the fire line.A second fire camp is now set up at Badger Pass to support firefighters and cut travel time to the fire.  The Incident Command Post remains at Mariposa County Fairgrounds.Weather: It will be much drier today, with little to no cloud cover over the fire.  Temperatures will be a bot warmer, in the upper 60s, with relative humidity around 30%.  Winds came from the northwest yesterday and will shift to the southwest today, the normal patternSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: Periods of UNHEALTHY this morning in Wawona and Yosemite Valley, with smoke clearing in the afternoon. Mariposa and Hodgdon Meadow are expected to experience mostly MODERATE air quality, while El Portalis expected to see periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Tuolumne Meadows will have GOOD air quality in the morning with periods of UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS in the afternoon and evening. Smoke settling overnight in Wawona and Yosemite Valley.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Temporary Trail Closure:   Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exception. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire (these lakes are reachable from the east.). Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area also extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map: https://arcg.is/z5HLC4.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapManaging Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.Yosemite Facelift® 2026The Yosemite Climbing Association Presents the Yosemite Facelift® 2026, September 23-27, 2026 within Yosemite National Park!Join thousands of volunteers for five days of stewardship, community, and celebration in one of the world's most iconic landscapes. More details at https://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/faceliftSince 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

Last updated: 2026-09-30 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |       Operations Map (pdf)    |     Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Status: •The fire has grown 177 acres since yesterday morning and is now 34% contained.  Containment is increasing.•The fire’s growth was slowed on Monday, in part due to cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity. Warmer and drier weather returns to the region through the remainder of the week.•Crews were successful at tying in more of the fire perimeter to control lines along the north and northeast areas of the fire.•Firefighters continue to improve indirect and contingency lines ahead of the fire. •Pack mules have been utilized to backhaul some fire equipment as well as to bring in additional supplies and medical support.•Replacement crews continue to arrive. •This morning, some incident personnel will attend the procession for helicopter pilots Ryan Cutter and Greg King in Modesto. Weather: Cool temperatures and higher humidity continue to help crews strengthen containment lines. Expect strong south to southwest winds with gusts reaching 25 mph through the weekend.Temporary Trail Closure: Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exceptions. Glacier Point Road is closed due to reduced visibility from smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow. Backpackers already parked overnight at Glacier Point will be allowed to exit after the closure begins. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire. (These lakes are reachable from the east.) Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapSmoke Impacts / Air Quality: We have another warm, dry day on tap. Yosemite Valley, Wawona and El Portal are expected to be MODERATE overall, with some periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Hodgdon Meadow, Tuolumne Meadows, and Mariposa are expected to have GOOD air quality today, but skies will be a bit hazy.View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Getting Supplies by Mule:  Several pack mules from the Shasta-Trinity National Fores, as well as from the Stanislaus National Forest t are being used to support firefighters on the Dome Fire. These intelligent, strong animals provide invaluable support. Using pack mules allows helicopters to do other work, such as bucket drops; and mules can also be used in smoky conditions where a helicopter would not have good visibility to deliver supplies to a remote site.  Read More!  Mule Video in Video GalleryManaging Fire Impacts in Federal Wilderness.    While it is widely understood that motorized equipment such as off-highway vehicles, dozers, or other mechanized equipment are not allowed in wilderness, this requirement is also largely true when fighting fires in wilderness.  Chainsaws, small portable water pumps and similar equipment is often allowed to operate during active fires, but large, ground disturbing equipment is still prohibited.  Firefighters use other methods, called Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) when fighting fires in Wilderness areas.  Read more .Equipment Recovery and Backhaul:  While firefighters make the final push towards containment of the fire, they must fulfill another extremely important task.  Firefighters must be on the lookout for equipment in the field that is no longer needed by the crews that fought before them and recover and return items as activities continue to wind down.  The list of equipment that must be retrieved includes; hose, pump kits; generators; chainsaw kits; collapsible water tanks; and smaller items such as hose fittings and nozzles.  To gather these items, firefighters will GPS the location of equipment and then crews are sent out to backhaul these items.  Equipment must then be cleaned, repaired, and organized to be ready for the next incident.Drones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; the Temporary Flight Restriction for the Dome Fire is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4364  Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned acres utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.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

Last updated: 2026-09-18 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Daily Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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). Current Situation: The Dome Fire remained active overnight with moderate activity to the north and northwest. The fire is moving to the north and northwest with slow backing behavior, while it has reached the 2017 Empire Fire footprint to the north and northeast with creeping and smoldering behavior. Numerous spot fires continue to be well out ahead to the north of the fire due to gusty, ridge winds from the south.Today, ground and air resources are continuing efforts to fully suppress the fire. Multiple hotshot crews have been flown into the fire, and they continue to create and improve direct hand lines along the western and eastern flanks from the heel of the fire. Firefighters are working in steep, rugged terrain and utilizing natural barriers and previous fire footprints where possible. Ground crews are supported by continuous water drops by multiple helicopters assigned to the fire. California Incident Management Team 3 has now assumed command of the Dome Fire, taking over responsibility for all incident operations and planning.Weather: Warming temperatures and lower relative humidity are expected over the weekend. Typical daily wind patterns are expected in the fire area with late morning and afternoon west winds around 10 mph. A few gusts around 15-20 mph are possible on exposed ridges this afternoon with slightly lower wind speeds on Saturday.Smoke Impacts / Air Quality:  As fire activity continues, we will see air quality generally degrade with more haze in our skies. Today, El Portal and Wawona will see the most smoke with air quality in the UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS range and some possible improvement in the afternoon. Yosemite Valley will maintain mostly MODERATE air quality with possible periods of smoke in the afternoon. Tuolumne Valley will see air quality ranging from MODERATE to UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS, with the smokiest periods being in the afternoon and evening. Hodgdon Meadow should avoid most of the smoke during the day, but air quality will likely stay more in the MODERATE range. Mariposa can expect GOOD air quality overall, but smoke will likely move in overnight and tomorrow leading to more MODERATE air quality and some hazy skies.Dominant winds have been from the South and Southwest, which is pushing the smoke up and over the mountains into Nevada, however some smoke is expected overnight in the valleys within Yosemite National Park.  View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Temporary Trail Closure:   Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exception. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire (these lakes are reachable from the east.) The closed area also extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map: https://arcg.is/z5HLC4.  View the full Closure OrderSince 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

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). There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas. Temporary trail closure: 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. A Complex Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 pm on 9/16. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Fire activity and Behavior: The Dome Fire continued to spread at a moderate rate of growth. Last night, the Dome Fire spread further into the 2017 Empire Fire footprint and the spot fire to the east grew. As the fire moves north into the footprint, heavy dead and down fuels will be receptive to spotting. Fire behavior will remain moderate, with spotting behavior being a big challenge in the full suppression efforts of this fire.Weather: Cloudy conditions will continue today, with a chance of precipitation along the crest and an opportunity of thunderstorms beginning at 11 AM. The chance of rain greater than a 10th of an inch is less than 20% Winds are likely to move southwest or west through the afternoon with a shift to the northeast as storms move through around 4:00 PM.Crews: Wildland firefighters in the Turner Ridge and Empire Meadows zones will continue to improve handlines as the west flank experiences higher wind impacts. A mile of hose has been laid at the Ostrander trailhead and wildland fire crews continue to make improvements. The Ostrander Trail is closed so that firefighters can work on Bridalveil Trail and Ostrander Trail as the primary contingency line to the north. Structure: We continue to stage structure firefighters at Yosemite West and Wawona, supporting local communities and continuing prep work and contingencies.Smoke Impacts / Air Quality:  Today, can expect mostly MODERATE air quality across the Park, including Hodgdon Meadow and Tuolumne Meadows. However, Yosemite Valley will experience slightly worse air quality compared to yesterday, with UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS conditions overall. Wawona's proximity to the fire will keep its air quality in the UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS range with possible periods of UNHEALTHY, gradually improving overnight. Skies will also be hazy for most of the day, impairing distant views. Mariposa stays clear of the smoke, so expect another day of GOOD air quality View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Temporary Trail Closure:   Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exception. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire (these lakes are reachable from the east.). Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area also extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map: https://arcg.is/z5HLC4.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapDrones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; a Temporary Flight Restrictions are posted at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=list . Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.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

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Fire activity and Behavior: The Dome Fire continued to spread at a moderate rate of growth. Last night, the Dome Fire spread further into the 2017 Empire Fire footprint and the spot fire to the east grew. As the fire moves north into the footprint, heavy dead and down fuels will be receptive to spotting. Fire behavior will remain moderate, with spotting behavior being a big challenge in the full suppression efforts of this fire.Weather: Cloudy conditions will continue today, with a chance of precipitation along the crest and an opportunity of thunderstorms beginning at 11 AM. The chance of rain greater than a 10th of an inch is less than 20% Winds are likely to move southwest or west through the afternoon with a shift to the northeast as storms move through around 4:00 PM.Crews: Wildland firefighters in the Turner Ridge and Empire Meadows zones will continue to improve handlines as the west flank experiences higher wind impacts. A mile of hose has been laid at the Ostrander trailhead and wildland fire crews continue to make improvements. The Ostrander Trail is closed so that firefighters can work on Bridalveil Trail and Ostrander Trail as the primary contingency line to the north. Structure: We continue to stage structure firefighters at Yosemite West and Wawona, supporting local communities and continuing prep work and contingencies.Smoke Impacts / Air Quality:  Today, can expect mostly MODERATE air quality across the Park, including Hodgdon Meadow and Tuolumne Meadows. However, Yosemite Valley will experience slightly worse air quality compared to yesterday, with UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS conditions overall. Wawona's proximity to the fire will keep its air quality in the UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS range with possible periods of UNHEALTHY, gradually improving overnight. Skies will also be hazy for most of the day, impairing distant views. Mariposa stays clear of the smoke, so expect another day of GOOD air quality View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Temporary Trail Closure:   Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exception. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire (these lakes are reachable from the east.). Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area also extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map: https://arcg.is/z5HLC4.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapDrones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; a Temporary Flight Restrictions are posted at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=list . Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.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

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Fire activity and Behavior: The Dome Fire continued to spread at a moderate rate of growth. Last night, the Dome Fire spread further into the 2017 Empire Fire footprint and the spot fire to the east grew. As the fire moves north into the footprint, heavy dead and down fuels will be receptive to spotting. Fire behavior will remain moderate, with spotting behavior being a big challenge in the full suppression efforts of this fire.Weather: Cloudy conditions will continue today, with a chance of precipitation along the crest and an opportunity of thunderstorms beginning at 11 AM. The chance of rain greater than a 10th of an inch is less than 20% Winds are likely to move southwest or west through the afternoon with a shift to the northeast as storms move through around 4:00 PM.Crews: Wildland firefighters in the Turner Ridge and Empire Meadows zones will continue to improve handlines as the west flank experiences higher wind impacts. A mile of hose has been laid at the Ostrander trailhead and wildland fire crews continue to make improvements. The Ostrander Trail is closed so that firefighters can work on Bridalveil Trail and Ostrander Trail as the primary contingency line to the north. Structure: We continue to stage structure firefighters at Yosemite West and Wawona, supporting local communities and continuing prep work and contingencies.Smoke Impacts / Air Quality:  Today, can expect mostly MODERATE air quality across the Park, including Hodgdon Meadow and Tuolumne Meadows. However, Yosemite Valley will experience slightly worse air quality compared to yesterday, with UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS conditions overall. Wawona's proximity to the fire will keep its air quality in the UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS range with possible periods of UNHEALTHY, gradually improving overnight. Skies will also be hazy for most of the day, impairing distant views. Mariposa stays clear of the smoke, so expect another day of GOOD air quality View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Temporary Trail Closure:   Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exception. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire (these lakes are reachable from the east.). Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area also extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map: https://arcg.is/z5HLC4.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapDrones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; a Temporary Flight Restrictions are posted at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=list . Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.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

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Fire activity and Behavior: The Dome Fire continued to spread at a moderate rate of growth. Last night, the Dome Fire spread further into the 2017 Empire Fire footprint and the spot fire to the east grew. As the fire moves north into the footprint, heavy dead and down fuels will be receptive to spotting. Fire behavior will remain moderate, with spotting behavior being a big challenge in the full suppression efforts of this fire.Weather: Cloudy conditions will continue today, with a chance of precipitation along the crest and an opportunity of thunderstorms beginning at 11 AM. The chance of rain greater than a 10th of an inch is less than 20% Winds are likely to move southwest or west through the afternoon with a shift to the northeast as storms move through around 4:00 PM.Crews: Wildland firefighters in the Turner Ridge and Empire Meadows zones will continue to improve handlines as the west flank experiences higher wind impacts. A mile of hose has been laid at the Ostrander trailhead and wildland fire crews continue to make improvements. The Ostrander Trail is closed so that firefighters can work on Bridalveil Trail and Ostrander Trail as the primary contingency line to the north. Structure: We continue to stage structure firefighters at Yosemite West and Wawona, supporting local communities and continuing prep work and contingencies.Smoke Impacts / Air Quality:  Today, can expect mostly MODERATE air quality across the Park, including Hodgdon Meadow and Tuolumne Meadows. However, Yosemite Valley will experience slightly worse air quality compared to yesterday, with UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS conditions overall. Wawona's proximity to the fire will keep its air quality in the UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS range with possible periods of UNHEALTHY, gradually improving overnight. Skies will also be hazy for most of the day, impairing distant views. Mariposa stays clear of the smoke, so expect another day of GOOD air quality View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Temporary Trail Closure:   Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exception. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire (these lakes are reachable from the east.). Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area also extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map: https://arcg.is/z5HLC4.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapDrones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; a Temporary Flight Restrictions are posted at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=list . Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.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

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- 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: Public Information Map (Pdf)     |      Morning Update (pdf)     |     Yosemite NP Air Quality  / AirNow Smoke Monitoring    |    Yosemite National Park Facebook Page 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).   Learn why / what the Dome Fire is named after...    Naming Convention for Wildland Fires.Fire activity and Behavior: The Dome Fire continued to spread at a moderate rate of growth. Last night, the Dome Fire spread further into the 2017 Empire Fire footprint and the spot fire to the east grew. As the fire moves north into the footprint, heavy dead and down fuels will be receptive to spotting. Fire behavior will remain moderate, with spotting behavior being a big challenge in the full suppression efforts of this fire.Weather: Cloudy conditions will continue today, with a chance of precipitation along the crest and an opportunity of thunderstorms beginning at 11 AM. The chance of rain greater than a 10th of an inch is less than 20% Winds are likely to move southwest or west through the afternoon with a shift to the northeast as storms move through around 4:00 PM.Crews: Wildland firefighters in the Turner Ridge and Empire Meadows zones will continue to improve handlines as the west flank experiences higher wind impacts. A mile of hose has been laid at the Ostrander trailhead and wildland fire crews continue to make improvements. The Ostrander Trail is closed so that firefighters can work on Bridalveil Trail and Ostrander Trail as the primary contingency line to the north. Structure: We continue to stage structure firefighters at Yosemite West and Wawona, supporting local communities and continuing prep work and contingencies.Smoke Impacts / Air Quality:  Today, can expect mostly MODERATE air quality across the Park, including Hodgdon Meadow and Tuolumne Meadows. However, Yosemite Valley will experience slightly worse air quality compared to yesterday, with UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS conditions overall. Wawona's proximity to the fire will keep its air quality in the UNHEALTHY FORSENSITIVE GROUPS range with possible periods of UNHEALTHY, gradually improving overnight. Skies will also be hazy for most of the day, impairing distant views. Mariposa stays clear of the smoke, so expect another day of GOOD air quality View current Air Quality Monitoring at https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416 Temporary Trail Closure:   Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exception. The Chilnualna Falls trail, as well as the trails from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, are closed due to the Dome Fire (these lakes are reachable from the east.). Ostrander Trail and all areas and trails south of it are closed. The closed area also extends east of the Wawona Road from Wawona to Chinquapin, as seen on the public information map: https://arcg.is/z5HLC4.  View the full Closure Order, and Closure Order MapDrones and Aviation Safety:  A reminder: wildfires and drones don't mix.  Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying, delaying suppression efforts and allowing fires to grow. If you fly, we can't. Help protect firefighters, communities, and our nation's landscapes by keeping your drone away from wildfires.   Aviation resources "Own" the airspace around wildfires; a Temporary Flight Restrictions are posted at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=list . Know before you fly: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/compliance.../avoid-wildfires/   Flight  Restriction Information https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/temporary_flight_restrictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoG956VMCto  - Specific Message from FAA Regarding Drones and Wildfireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qTrh7ZSY0 – NIFC Wildfire Drone Safety Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5f4tH_HF4 What is a TFR – from a private drone YouTube page – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMy7ZzkhUJU – Federal Charges Brought against drone operator in California Palisades FireManagement Objectives Prioritize firefighter's and the public's safety through risk analysis and hazard mitigation. Minimize burned utilizing direct extinguishment tactics. Utilize resources where they can be most successful and ensure tactics have a high probability of success. Protect and minimize impacts to local communities. wilderness values, and cultural/natural resources. Provide timely and accurate public information.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

Due to several active fires on the north side of the park, the following closures are in effect until further notice: Grand Park area & trails, Northern Loop Trail, Wonderland Trail from Carbon River Suspension Bridge to Frozen Lake, & associated backcountry campgrounds. White River Road & WR Campground reopened along with White River/Sunrise Trails. Sunrise Rd CLOSED to vehicles; open for pedestrians/bicycling only. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: 73CE219E-D823-4452-A8C1-67869DC3CD1A | https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fire.htm

Due to several active fires on the north side of the park, the following closures are in effect until further notice: Grand Park area & trails, Northern Loop Trail, Wonderland Trail from Carbon River Suspension Bridge to Frozen Lake, & associated backcountry campgrounds. White River Road & WR Campground reopened along with White River/Sunrise Trails. Sunrise Rd CLOSED to vehicles; open for pedestrians/bicycling only. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: 73CE219E-D823-4452-A8C1-67869DC3CD1A | https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fire.htm

Due to several active fires on the north side of the park, the following closures are in effect until further notice: Grand Park area & trails, Northern Loop Trail, Wonderland Trail from Carbon River Suspension Bridge to Frozen Lake, & associated backcountry campgrounds. White River Road & WR Campground reopened along with White River/Sunrise Trails. Sunrise Rd CLOSED to vehicles; open for pedestrians/bicycling only. --- Source: NPS Alerts (mora) | Alert ID: 73CE219E-D823-4452-A8C1-67869DC3CD1A | https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/fire.htm

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-29 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-26 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-29 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-26 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-29 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-17 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-25 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-24 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-23 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-23 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-24 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-21 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Plaskett Fire started on August 26, 2026, east of Plaskett in Monterey County. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep terrain with primary fuel types of chaparral, short grass, and timber. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-26 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 36° 13 40.1 Longitude: 121° 43 59.2 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: SUMMARY: The Timber Fire was discovered the afternoon of August 8, 2026, approximately 4 miles southeast of Big Sur, California. Currently, California Complex Incident Management Team 6 is managing the fire.The cause of the fire is under investigation.Much of the fire is burning in the footprint of the 2016 Sobranes Fire and firefighters are using a direct-extinguishment strategy that incorporates the use of several previously established fire lines as well as newly constructed lines and working directly along the fire’s edge where safe to do so to minimize potential growth. With incredibly steep and rugged terrain throughout the fire area, it is not safe for firefighters to engage much of the fire's edge directly so indirect lines have been constructed supported by fire hose lays. Firefighters have prepped structures and communities near the fire as a precaution. Helicopters are dropping water on hot spots and firefighters mopping up hot spots have increased the containment of the fire.Highway 1 is now open and travelers are asked to use caution as firefighters and heavy equipment are actively working along the highway.EVACUATIONS: For the latest evacuation information, visit Ready Monterey County: www.readymontereycounty.org/emergency To directly sign up for Alerts, Visit: https://alertmontereycounty.genasys.com/portal/enAREA CLOSURE:  The Los Padres National Forest has issued an Area Closure for Forest Service managed lands surrounding the Timber and Plaskett Fires.  Full text of the Closure Order, and Closure Order Map. DAILY AIR QUALITY REPORTS: Fire.AirNow.gov --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-timber-fire