The number of people working on the Halfway Hill Fire downsized yesterday as fire crews were released to help other fires in the region. Tuesday’s fire activity was minimal. Additional firefighting resources will reach their 14-day assignment limit soon and be released to return home for time off before they are again available to assist with new or existing fires.  Team 4 also anticipates being released this weekend, as the complexity of the fire is reduced to a level that can be managed by local fire managers.

As the need for suppression work declines, some rehabilitation work is beginning on the fire area.  Crews have been working to remove hazard trees weakened by the fire along Sand Rock Ridge Road and to chip trees and shrubs that were cut along roadways during the creation of a fire break.  Heavy equipment is also being used to repair sections of full controlled fire perimeter, where containment lines are no longer necessary to keep in place. Where the fire is still active, firefighters will continue today applying backburning techniques to strengthen the fireline between the main fire and the Chalk Creek Road. The eastern portion of the fire is in rugged terrain that neither safe nor effective to attack directly.  Firefighters continue to patrol and monitor this area, prepared to take action if and when the fire approaches the desired containment lines. Prolonged drought conditions, beetle-killed trees, and very hot and dry weather will all continue to play a role with fire behavior and outcomes. Crews will be on alert for the high temperatures, extremely low humidity, and an unstable air mass that are predicted Thursday – Saturday. This may lead to the declaration of a Red Flag Warning – an indicator of weather conditions that could lead to extreme fire behavior and rapid fire growth on any new or existing fires – by the National Weather Service if conditions reach certain criteria. Closure:  While fire activity and behavior have lessened, the Halfway Hill Fire closure order is still in place and the public is reminded to pay attention to increased traffic in the Fillmore area. The closure order, including a full description of the trails, roads, and areas closed, along with maps are available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/8215/.

Firefighters continue to make great progress on the Halfway Hill Fire, bringing containment to 46%.  Despite gusty winds yesterday, fire growth was minimal.  Fewer storms and weaker winds will come through the Fillmore area today.  As we approach the end of the week, elevated fire weather conditions will return, with temperatures climbing throughout the week and stronger winds possible for Friday. Additional work was done yesterday using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) both for infrared detection and to backburn sections of fireline.  However, the backburn was only marginally successful because of the increased humidity and cloud cover.  Today, firefighters will make another attempt to backburn the vegetation between the main fire and the Chalk Creek Road along the ridge Horse Hollow.  Once the fireline along Chalk Creek Canyon is secure, the overall threat of fire spread will be reduced.  Immediate actions will not be taken on the eastern side of the fire due to the rugged terrain which makes direct fire suppression unsafe and ineffective.  Firefighters will continue to monitor this section and initiate appropriate actions if fire activity increases.  Since July 12, the fire has grown only a few acres in the upper elevation portions of the fire. Yesterday, some fire crews were released from the Halfway Hill Fire to go to fires with fewer firefighting resources and more urgent needs.  Sufficient personnel remain on this fire to achieve the objectives of preventing spread to private property and minimizing impacts to infrastructure.  The Incident Management Team expects to release additional resources over the next few days and will likely transition to a smaller organization at the end of the week. There has been an excellent safety record on the Halfway Hill Fire.  Firefighting operations occur with many environmental hazards besides the fire itself, including very hot conditions, steep terrain, rattlesnakes, and thunderstorms.  Working around heavy equipment and aircraft also requires extra precautions. Closure:  The Fishlake National Forest has a closure order in place in the vicinity of the Halfway Hill Fire. The closure order, including a full description of the trails, roads, and areas closed, along with maps are available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/8215/.

 

 

SAFETY CLOSURE DUE TO WILDLAND FIRE

 The Washburn Fire, discovered on July 7, 2022, is active and impacting Yosemite National Park. In order to maintain the safety of park visitors the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park is designating the area as closed to public use until further notice is given. By order of the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park and under authority of Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Section l.5 (a) and Section (a)(l): As of 0800 on August 3rd 2022,  In order to maintain the safety of park visitors and allow fire management operations to continue unimpeded, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park is designating the following areas (see attached map entitled “Washburn Fire Safety Closure – Rev 8”) as closed to all public use; personnel involved in administrative and firefighting activities are excepted.  ·       The Washburn Trail ·       Within The Mariposa Grove, The Perimeter Trail between Grizzly Giant Loop and Wawona Point Access Road (and connecting trails to the Mariposa Grove Trail) ·       The Stud Horse Trail to Mariposa Grove·       All wilderness areas identified in the map entitled “Washburn Fire Safety Closure – Rev 8”  The area will be closed until further notice. Notice of closure will be posted and area will be monitored to ensure compliance. Please see accompanying map for more information. This order supersedes and includes all prior area closures. The designation will remain in place until rescinded.   8.2.2022Cicely Muldoon                                                                Superintendent, Yosemite National Park

    

  

Today will be the last Daily Update for the Washburn Fire, unless

significant fire activity occurs.

 

Washburn Fire Update- Mostly sunny skies and less smoke from the Oak fire allowed temperatures to warm yesterday under a strong high-pressure system over the northern part of the state. This high pressure over the northern part of the state will keep temperatures seasonably warm with low humidity values. Temperatures will range from near 800 at the upper elevations to the lower 900s near Wawona.  

The remaining uncontained portion of the fire remains along the perimeter burning near Star Lakes. This portion of the fire is burning in and around large granite rock screes in sparse vegetation. These natural unburnable features limit the potential for the fire to spread much further than its current location. Smoke is primarily impacting areas immediately around the fire with moderate impacts east and north of the fire from Coulterville to Wawona. The efforts of first responders have greatly reduced the complexity of the incident. California Incident Management Team 15 will be transitioning command of the Washburn fire to a local Type-3 team which will continue with the management of the incident.  

Oak Fire- The Oak Fire is now 52% contained at 19,240 acres. This fire is currently burning west of Yosemite in the Mariposa/Midpines area.  Information for the Oak Fire can be found by visiting: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/7/22/oak-fire/ or by calling 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473).

Air Quality- For information, visit: airnow.gov.

Wawona Reopen - Wawona town, Wawona Hotel, and surrounding trails are open.  Mariposa Grove of the Giant Sequoias (and trails to it), as well as Wawona Campground, remain closed until further notice.  At this time, there is not an estimated opening date. All other areas of Yosemite are open, although a reservation is required to drive into the park if arriving between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

Highways Reopened- Highway 140 through Mariposa County to Yosemite National Park is open to all lanes of traffic. Wawona Road (Highway 41) is open. Please drive carefully as fire suppression vehicles and equipment are still in the area. 

Washburn Fire Forest Closure- Forest Order No. 05-15-51-22-27- Effective July 23, 2022 through August 1, 2022, the following roads remain closed: Mt. Raymond Road, Big Sandy Road, White Chief Mtn. Road, Sky Ranch Road (Between its intersections with FS Road 5S40Z and 6S07), Lost Lake Road, Chiquito Lake Road, and Red Top Road.  For more information, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices/?aid=74510

Tip Line: If you were near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB).     Call/Text: (888) 653-0009               Email: nps_isb@nps.gov           Online: www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/submit-a-tip.htm

Washburn Fire Update- Isolated thunderstorms over the Sierra Crest moved westward towards the Washburn fire yesterday afternoon with light showers reaching the fire area near the Iron Creek and South Fork Merced River. Temperatures remained warm with high temperatures reaching the upper 70s near the upper elevations of the fire and the low 90s in Wawona.  

A helicopter patrolling the fire yesterday noticed a previously unburned pocket of vegetation several-hundred feet south of the South Fork Merced River, which is being used as the control feature for the northern flank. Today, helitack crews will be flown into this portion of the fire to ensure the burning logs and brush can’t threaten the control line in this remote portion of the fire. Fire resources will continue to hike into the Star Lakes and will likely set up a pump operation to fully secure the fire burning in and around the large rock screes. All of the suppression repair work occurring on the fire over the last week has been completed.   

Oak Fire- The Oak Fire is now 42% contained at 19,191 acres. This fire is currently burning west of Yosemite in the Mariposa/Midpines area. Information for the Oak Fire can be found by visiting: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/7/22/oak-fire/ or by calling 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473).

Air Quality- For information, visit: airnow.gov.

Wawona Reopen - Wawona town, Wawona Hotel, and surrounding trails are open.  Mariposa Grove of the Giant Sequoias (and trails to it), as well as Wawona Campground, remain closed until further notice.  At this time, there is not an estimated opening date. All other areas of Yosemite are open, although a reservation is required to drive into the park if arriving between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

Highways Reopened- Highway 140 through Mariposa County to Yosemite National Park is open to all lanes of traffic. Wawona Road (Highway 41) has also reopened. Please drive carefully as fire suppression vehicles and equipment are still in the area. 

Washburn Fire Forest Closure- Forest Order No. 05-15-51-22-27- Effective July 23, 2022 through August 1, 2022, the following roads remain closed: Mt. Raymond Road, Big Sandy Road, White Chief Mtn. Road, Sky Ranch Road (Between its intersections with FS Road 5S40Z and 6S07), Lost Lake Road, Chiquito Lake Road, and Red Top Road.  For more information, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices/?aid=74510

Tip Line: If you were near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB).     Call/Text: (888) 653-0009               Email: nps_isb@nps.gov           Online: www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/submit-a-tip.htm

   Washburn Fire Update- Several rain showers moved over the Washburn fire early yesterday morning. Although only trace amounts of rain reached the ground, firefighters were able to take advantage of the favorable conditions and increase containment. The National Infrared Operations airplane continues to show scattered heat within the burned area. Ground crews are finding most of this heat is isolated to large dead logs burning within the interior of the fire with minimal threat to control lines.  

Today, temperatures will become seasonably warm and dry with limited potential of thunderstorms over the Sierra Crest in the afternoon. Crews will continue to focus their efforts on the remaining area of heat burning within the large rock screes surrounding Star Lakes just north of Mount Raymond. Many of the resources that have worked hard the last several weeks to get control of the Washburn fire are being sent back to their home units to reset before becoming available for their next assignment. California Incident Management Team 15 thanks these emergency responders for their professionalism and hard work while on the Washburn Incident.  

Oak Fire- The Oak Fire is now 39% contained at 19,156 acres. This fire is currently burning west of Yosemite in the Mariposa/Midpines area, Information for the Oak Fire can be found by visiting: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/7/22/oak-fire/ or by calling 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473). 

Air Quality- For information, visit: airnow.gov.

Wawona Reopening Today - The community of Wawona (including the Wawona Hotel and vacation rentals) will reopen to the today, July 28, at noon.  The wilderness area north of Wawona opened, Monday, July 25, and the fire advisory has been lifted for the wilderness area.  The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and the Wawona Campground remain closed due to the Washburn fire. All other areas of Yosemite are open, although a reservation is required to drive into the park if arriving between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

Highway 140 Reopened- As of 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2022, Highway 140 through Mariposa County to Yosemite National Park is open to all lanes of traffic. Please drive carefully as fire suppression vehicles and equipment are still in the area. 

Wawona Road (Highway 41) has reopened as of 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 23.

Washburn Fire Forest Closure- Forest Order No. 05-15-51-22-27- Effective July 23, 2022 through August 1, 2022, the following roads remain closed: Mt. Raymond Road, Big Sandy Road, White Chief Mtn. Road, Sky Ranch Road (Between its intersections with FS Road 5S40Z and 6S07), Lost Lake Road, Chiquito Lake Road, and Red Top Road.  For more information, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices/?aid=74510

Tip Line: If you were near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB).     
Call/Text: (888) 653-0009              Email: nps_isb@nps.gov                Online: www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/submit-a-tip.htm

  

Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove
Percent Contained: 91%
Start Date: July 7, 2022                                                                      
Cause: Human Caused/Under Investigation
Size: 4,881 Acres                                                                             
Number of Personnel Assigned: 343
Resources Assigned: 8 Hand Crews, 6 Helicopters, 8 Engines, 1 Dozer, 3 Water Tenders

Fire Information: Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.                             
Phone: 209-819-7246 

Email: 2022.washburn@firenet.gov                                                    
Updates: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8209/
Facebook: @YosemiteFire     @SierraNF                                          
Twitter: @YosemiteFire     @Sierra_NF
Instagram: @YosemiteFire     
Websites: https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm                           
                 https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierra

 

Washburn Fire Update- Monsoonal moisture increased yesterday causing late afternoon thunderstorms to develop east of the fire along the Sierra Crest. A similar weather pattern is expected today, with increasing clouds, potential thunderstorms, and slightly lower temperatures. Most of the suppression efforts still occurring on the fire are focused around the Star Lakes area. The remaining heat sources are burning in and around large granite rock screes, making access difficult, but also limiting the chance that the fire will burn much farther from its current location. Hotshot crews will continue to hike in and check this area each day and the National Infrared Operations airplane will provide updated intelligence each night that will be monitored. The crews continue to make good progress on their fire suppression repair efforts.  

 

Oak Fire- The Oak Fire is now 32% contained at 18,715 acres. This fire is currently burning west of Yosemite in the Mariposa/Midpines area, Information for the Oak Fire can be found by visiting: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/7/22/oak-fire/ or by calling 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473). 

For information about air quality, visit airnow.gov.

Highway 140 Reopened- As of 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2022, Highway 140 through Mariposa County to Yosemite National Park is open to all lanes of traffic. Please drive carefully as fire suppression vehicles and equipment are still in the area. 

Wawona Road (Highway 41) has reopened as of 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 23.

Wawona Reopening Scheduled- The community of Wawona (including the Wawona Hotel and vacation rentals) will reopen to the public on Thursday, July 28, at noon.  The wilderness area north of Wawona opened, Monday, July 25, and the fire advisory has been lifted for the wilderness area.  The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and the Wawona Campground remain closed due to the Washburn fire. All other areas of Yosemite are open, although a reservation is required to drive into the park if arriving between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.  

Washburn Fire Forest Closure- Forest Order No. 05-15-51-22-27- Effective July 23, 2022 through August 1, 2022, the following roads remain closed: Mt. Raymond Road, Big Sandy Road, White Chief Mtn. Road, Sky Ranch Road (Between its intersections with FS Road 5S40Z and 6S07), Lost Lake Road, Chiquito Lake Road, and Red Top Road.  For more information, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices/?aid=74510

Tip Line: If you were near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB).    
 Call/Text: (888) 653-0009               Email: nps_isb@nps.gov           Online: www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/submit-a-tip.htm

Washburn Fire
Incident Update- July 26, 2022

Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove
Percent Contained: 87%
Start Date: July 7, 2022                                                                      
Cause: Human Caused/Under Investigation 

Size: 4,875 acres                                                                                
Number of Personnel Assigned: 461

Resources Assigned: 13 Hand Crews, 8 Helicopters, 8 Engines, 5 Water Tenders

Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM                        
Phone: 209-819-7246 

Email: 2022.washburn@firenet.gov                                                    
Updates: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8209/

Facebook: @YosemiteFire     @SierraNF                                            
Twitter: @YosemiteFire     @Sierra_NF

Instagram: @YosemiteFire                                                     

Websites: https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm                           
https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierra

 

Washburn Fire Update- Monsoonal moisture began to increase across the region yesterday afternoon with cumulus buildup visible to the east of the Washburn fire over the Sierra Crest. Moisture will increase again today with thunderstorm activity becoming more widespread. The clouds and moisture will help keep temperatures a few degrees cooler with highs in the mid-80s and humidity values around 25%. These conditions are an improvement from the recent persistent hot and dry weather pattern and will assist fire crews in increasing containment of the fire in the coming days.  

Yesterday, the helitack crew using “coyote tactics” were extracted from the north flank, where the fire is holding along the South Fork Merced River. Coyote tactics are used when crews sleep out near the fire's edge along remote portions of the fire and are logistically supported by helicopters. This helps limit exposure being transported in and out of the fire each day and increases the efficiency of their operations. Most of the heat left across the fire is smoldering logs well within the containment lines. Fire crews continue to coordinate with local agency Resource Advisors to ensure impacts that occurred during suppression efforts are repaired where possible.   

Oak Fire- The Oak Fire is now 26 % contained at 18,087 acres. This fire is currently burning west of Yosemite in the Mariposa/Midpines area, and has caused the closure of Highway 140 west of Mariposa. Information for the Oak Fire can be found by visiting: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/7/22/oak-fire/ or by calling 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473).  For information about air quality, visit airnow.gov.

Wawona Reopening Scheduled- The community of Wawona (including the Wawona Hotel and vacation rentals) will reopen to the public on Thursday, July 28, at noon.  The wilderness area north of Wawona opened, Monday, July 25, and the fire advisory has been lifted for the wilderness area.  The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and the Wawona Campground remain closed due to the Washburn fire. All other areas of Yosemite are open, although a reservation is required to drive into the park if arriving between 6 am and 4 pm. Wawona Road (Highway 41) has reopened as of 6:00 am on Saturday, July 23.

Washburn Fire Forest Closure- Forest Order No. 05-15-51-22-27- Effective July 23, 2022 through August 1, 2022, the following roads remain closed: Mt. Raymond Road, Big Sandy Road, White Chief Mtn. Road, Sky Ranch Road (Between its intersections with FS Road 5S40Z and 6S07), Lost Lake Road, Chiquito Lake Road, and Red Top Road.  For more information, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices/?aid=74510

Tip Line: If you were at or near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB)
Call/Text – (888)-653-0009                   
Email- nps_isb@nps.gov                    
Online: www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/submit-a-tip.htm

Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove
Percent Contained: 87%
Start Date: July 7, 2022                                                                      
Cause: Human Caused/Under Investigation 
Size: 4,866 acres                                                                                    
Number of Personnel Assigned: 694
Resources Assigned: 16 Hand Crews, 8 Helicopters, 18 Engines, 1 Dozer, 16 Water Tenders
Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM               
Phone: 209-819-7246 
Email: 2022.washburn@firenet.gov                                             

 

Washburn Fire Update- The warm and dry weather pattern will persist for another day over the fire area. The recent dry conditions have allowed firefighters to seek out the remaining portions of heat near the control lines and extinguish them. This operation is referred to as “mopping-up” and is critical to ensure all control lines are secure before firefighters are extracted by helicopter from the more remote portions of the fire. Crews are being assisted by the National Infrared Operations airplane which flies over the fire every night and provides an updated map of the heat sources across the burned area and is used to highlight the location of the hot areas.    

Today, resources will focus on mopping-up hot spots near the control lines, backhauling equipment no longer being used, and rehabilitating the areas impacted during fire suppression efforts. Temperatures will remain seasonably warm with continued low humidity values. The main smoke plume from the Oak fire is forecasted to stay north of the Washburn fire. Increasing cumulus clouds are expected to build up to the east of the fire over the Sierra Crest during the afternoon and evening hours. There is a slight chance of isolated showers overnight into Tuesday morning, but wetting rains are not forecasted with less than 0.10 inches expected.

Grub Fire- A new fire start was reported yesterday just after 5:00pm in Ahwahnee, CA.  Thanks to an aggressive initial attack by state and federal resources, all forward progress was stopped.   

Oak Fire- The Oak Fire currently sits at 16,791 acres and is 10% contained. The Oak Fire started on Friday, July 22nd at Highway 140 and Carstens Road, near Midpines, CA (outside of Yosemite National Park boundaries).  Highway 140 and surrounding roads have closures in effect.  Information for the Oak Fire can be found by visiting: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/7/22/oak-fire/ or by calling 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473).

Wawona Road (Highway 41) has reopened as of 6:00 am on Saturday, July 23.

Washburn Fire Forest Closure- Forest Order No. 05-15-51-22-27- Effective July 23, 2022 through August 1, 2022. The following roads remain closed: Mt. Raymond Road, Big Sandy Road, White Chief Mtn. Road, Sky Ranch Road (Between its intersections with FS Road 5S40Z and 6S07), Lost Lake Road, Chiquito Lake Road, and Red Top Road.  For more information, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices/?aid=74510

For information regarding Wawona Repopulation or Yosemite National Park Fire restrictions, please visit: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8209/

Tip Line: If you were at or near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB)            Call/Text – (888)-653-0009        Email- nps_isb@nps.gov          Online: Submit a Tip

Washburn Fire
Incident Update July 24, 2022 

Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove
Percent Contained: 79%
Start Date: July 7, 2022                                                                      
Cause: Human Caused/Under Investigation
Size: 4,857 acres
Number of Personnel Assigned: 775
Resources Assigned: 31 Hand Crews, 8 Helicopters, 43 Engines, 2 Dozers, 17 Water Tenders, 1 Masticator

Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM               
Phone: 209-819-7246 
Email: 2022.washburn@firenet.gov                                             
Updates: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8209/
Facebook: Yosemite NP     Sierra NF                                     
Twitter: Yosemite NP     
Instagram: Yosemite NP                                                                
Website: Yosemite NP     Sierra NF

 

Washburn Fire Update- One of the main indicators of seasonal fire danger is an index called the Energy Release Component. The extended drought conditions and very dry airmass over the area yesterday resulted in the highest Energy Release Component rating ever recorded for the Central Sierra Predicted Service Area. These conditions were the cause for rapid rates of spread when the Oak Fire ignited on Friday. The Oak Fire is burning approximately 12-miles west of the Washburn fire. Coordination is occurring between fire managers and both air and ground resources responded from the Washburn Fire to assist in the suppression efforts occurring on the Oak Fire.  

Today, resources on the Washburn Fire will continue to actively secure the remaining portions of heat near control lines. The two main areas of focus are near the confluence of the South Fork Merced River and Iron Creek. Crews are coordinating with pilots using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) containing an infrared camera to provide accurate information on the hotspots burning in the remote and rugged terrain. The predicted southwest winds will transport most of the smoke generated from the Oak Fire plume to the north, but smoke and haze will linger over the Washburn Fire today. Conditions will remain warm and dry with temperatures in the mid 80’s and minimum humidity around 15%. Information for the Oak Fire can be found at https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/7/22/oak-fire/ or by calling 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473). The Oak Fire started on Friday, July 22nd at Highway 140 and Carstens Road, near Midpines, CA (outside of Yosemite National Park boundaries).  The Oak Fire currently sits at 14,281 acres and is 0% contained. Highway 140 and surrounding roads have closures in effect.  

Wawona Road (Highway 41) has reopened as of 6:00 am on Saturday, July 23.

New Forest Order No. 05-15-51-22-27- Sierra National Forest updated the Washburn Fire Closure Forest Order, effective July 23, 2022, through August 1, 2022. This order supersedes the previous Forest Order. The following roads remain closed: Mt. Raymond Road, Big Sandy Road, White Chief Mtn. Road, Sky Ranch Road (Between its intersections with FS Road 5S40Z and 6S07), Lost Lake Road, Chiquito Lake Road, and Red Top Road.  For more information, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices/?aid=74510 For information regarding Wawona Repopulation or Yosemite National Park Fire restrictions, please visit: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8209/ Tip Line: If you were at or near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB)
Call/Text – (888)-653-0009     Email- nps_isb@nps.gov        Online: Submit a Tip