What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 17, 2026, the Dome Fire is burning north of Wawona Dome in a remote area of Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County, California.
The fire is approximately one-quarter mile north of Chilnualna Falls and is visible from Wawona Road, also known as Highway 41 (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Dome Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Dome Fire include:
- Buena Vista Lake trail area
- Chilnualna Falls and Trail
- Crescent Lake trail area
- Mariposa County
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Wawona
- Yosemite National Park
The fire is moving away from Wawona, and officials have reported no immediate threat to the community or other developed areas.
What is the current containment status of the Dome Fire?
As of September 17, 2026, the Dome Fire has burned 1,177 acres and is 0% contained (2).
Firefighters are responding from the ground and air. Limited access, steep terrain, terrain-aligned fire runs, wind, and short-range spotting are complicating suppression efforts.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
No evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, or evacuation centers have been reported for the Dome Fire. The community of Wawona is not under immediate threat.
The Chilnualna Falls Trail and trails leading from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes are closed. Yosemite National Park otherwise remains open and is operating normally.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of September 17, 2026, this fire is 0% contained.
