From California Post · · 1m
Wildfire erupts in Yosemite, grows to 100 acres
The Dome Fire broke out near a popular trailhead Tuesday morning, forcing closures but threatening no structures.
In brief
The Dome Fire broke out near a popular trailhead Tuesday morning, forcing closures but threatening no structures. A fast-moving wildfire in Yosemite has closed the Chilnualna Falls trail but poses no threat to buildings or developed areas. Originally reported by California Post.
Fire explodes in Yosemite
A wildfire erupted in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, rapidly expanding to 100 acres.
Dome Fire starts near trailhead
The Dome Fire broke out north of Wawona Dome near the Chilnualna Falls Trailhead around 8:30 a.m., reaching 40 acres by 3:15 p.m.
Burning through wilderness terrain
The blaze was burning in the wilderness with grass, brush, and timber fuels, running upslope with limited access.
“It is running upslope, aligned with terrain and wind, with limited and difficult access.”
No structures threatened
There were no immediate threats to structures or developed areas in the park.
Park open, trails closed
Yosemite remains open and operating normally, but the Chilnualna Falls trail and routes to Buena Vista and Crescent Lakes are closed.
Here's the gist
A fast-moving wildfire in Yosemite has closed the Chilnualna Falls trail but poses no threat to buildings or developed areas.
