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Dome Fire Burns Nearly 1,200 Acres, No Containment Yet

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 3:14 AM UTC · How we work

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Yosemite Fire Spreads

U.S. National Park Service reports the Dome fire has burned nearly 1,200 acres.
The fire ignited Tuesday near the Chilnualna Falls trailhead; cause remains under investigation.
Officials say containment is zero as the blaze moves north toward Badger Pass area.
Aircraft, including fixed-wing planes and helicopters, drop retardant and water on the fire.
Air quality in Yosemite Village fell below normal, prompting officials to advise sensitive people to stay indoors.

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Yosemite Remains Open

Yosemite National Park remains open, with only the Chilnualna Falls trail closed because of the Dome Fire.
Officials said Thursday morning no evacuations are needed for nearby residents or visitors.
Smoke from the blaze is visible along Highway 41, warning motorists of reduced visibility.
Fire crews rely on natural barriers while constructing fire lines on the fire’s southern and western edges.

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Yosemite Fire Spreads

U.S. National Park Service reports the Dome fire has burned nearly 1,200 acres.
The fire ignited Tuesday near the Chilnualna Falls trailhead; cause remains under investigation.
Officials say containment is zero as the blaze moves north toward Badger Pass area.
Aircraft, including fixed-wing planes and helicopters, drop retardant and water on the fire.
Air quality in Yosemite Village fell below normal, prompting officials to advise sensitive people to stay indoors.

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