Public Safety · Mariposa County
Dome Fire in Mariposa County Reaches Full Containment Oct. 17 After Burning 6,788 Acres
The Dome Fire, which began Sept. 15 at 8:28 a.m. north of Wawona Dome in Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, was brought to 100% containment by Saturday evening, Oct. 17. The wildfire burned 6,788 acres over 32 days before fire crews encircled the entire perimeter with control lines. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Full containment means the fire cannot spread beyond control lines but may continue burning within the perimeter; controlling it is the next step.