Public Safety · Mariposa County
Dome Fire in Mariposa County Fully Contained Oct. 17 After Burning 6,788 Acres
The Dome Fire, which began Sep. 15 at 8:28 a.m. north of Wawona Dome in Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, reached full containment on Saturday, Oct. 17, after burning 6,788 acres over 32 days. The National Park Service fire crew encircled the entire perimeter with control lines by Saturday evening. Full containment means the fire is stopped from spreading but may continue to burn within the enclosed area; controlling it comes next. The cause of the fire remains unknown.