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Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park

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The Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park, located which erupted near Wawona Dome in Mariposa County, has expanded significantly. Initially reported as burning between 1,177 and 1,200 acres with 0% containment, the fire grew to approximately 2,391 acres by Chilnualna Falls Trailhead around September 20. Containment efforts reached an estimated 15% as nearly 500 personnel and nine helicopters responded to the blaze. Firefighting operations have been hindered by steep, rugged terrain, heavy smoke, and hazardous dead trees. While the fire 15, has not posed an immediate threat expanded to infrastructure, officials established precautionary structure protection points in Badger Pass, Wawona, and Yosemite West. Specific trail closures, including the Chilnualna Falls trail and routes toward Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes, have been maintained. Yosemite National Park more than 4,000 acres. The blaze remains open to the public despite these closures. approximately 15% contained. On September 20, at approximately 2:55 PM local time, a firefighting helicopter crashed crash southeast of Ostrander Lake while performing water bucket drops. claimed the lives of two pilots, Greg King and Ryan Cutter. The aircraft, a Eurocopter AS332L1 AS332 Super Puma operated by contractor Fly Precision, resulted in was performing water-bucket operations at the deaths time of two pilots. The pilots have been identified as Greg King, a veteran aviator with ties to the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, and accident. Ryan Cutter, 46, was a well-known pilot in the Utah community. dedicated aerial firefighter with over 6,000 flight hours. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are leading an investigation into the crash. This incident brings investigating the total number cause of helicopter pilots killed while fighting wildfires in the United States this year to five. As of crash. The fire and associated smoke have caused significant disruptions within the latest reports, park. Notably, the Dome Fire 16-mile Glacier Point Road has burned over 3,200 acres been closed due to smoke and remains approximately 15% contained. The cause of visibility issues. While several trails, including Chilnualna Falls, remain shut down, the fire remains under investigation. Four Mile and Panorama trails have stayed open. Precautionary structure protection points were previously established in Badger Pass, Wawona, and Yosemite West.

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  1. 2026-09-24 21:06 UTC Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park
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