Yosemite National Park news
The gist
A helicopter fighting Yosemite's Dome Fire crashed Sunday, killing both pilots.
The fire has burned 3,047 acres and is 15 percent contained.
How it unfolded
- Sep 15, 2026The Dome Fire begins in a remote area of Yosemite near Wawona; it grows from about 100 acres to roughly 1,100 acres by the next morning.
- Sep 16, 2026The fire continues spreading north and northeast through grass, brush and timber; Chilnualna Falls Trail and nearby trails are closed.
- Sep 17, 2026The fire reaches 1,177 acres with no containment; smoke is visible from Highway 41.