Public Safety · Mariposa County
Fire crews expect full containment of Yosemite's Dome Fire by Oct. 17, after the blaze burned 6,788 acres over a month near Wawona and Chilnualna Falls at the park's southern entrance. The fire caused the deaths of two helicopter pilots, Greg King and Ryan Cutter, and closed multiple trails and Glacier Point Road, which reopened to public traffic on Saturday. Containment reached 86% as of Tuesday, Oct. 13, with minimal fire progression over the prior week. Air quality in Yosemite Valley, Yosemite West, Mariposa, Wawona, and El Portal was rated good and expected to remain so through the week. Command of the incident is scheduled to transfer back to Yosemite National Park on Thursday.
Public Safety · Mariposa County
A wildfire named the Sherlock Fire was first discovered at 3 p.m. on October 13, 2026, burning on private land in Mariposa County, California. As of publication, containment status was unknown and the cause remained undetermined. The report was sourced from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Community News · Mariposa, CA
The Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative, coordinated by UC Cooperative Extension in Mariposa County, will host a community meeting Thursday, October 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the back patio of the Grove House at 4993 Fifth Street in Mariposa. The gathering introduces residents to local prescribed-burning projects across Mariposa and eastern Madera counties and offers opportunities to participate. Organizers will discuss upcoming burn projects and answer questions about getting involved. The cooperative receives funding through CAL FIRE's Wildfire Prevention Grants Program as part of California Climate Investments.
