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CAYNP Dome Fire Reported in Yosemite

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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The Dome fire was reported on September 15, 2026, located approximately 1/4 mile north of Chilnualna Falls in Yosemite National Park. It is visible from Wawona Road (Highway 41).

There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas according to the incident overview. The fire perimeter is described as approximate.

The fire is being managed by the National Park Service, with no additional details on containment or response efforts provided in the public records.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caynp-dome

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The Dome fire was reported on September 15, 2026“Incident Overview The Dome fire was reported on September 15, 2026.”
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The Dome fire is located approximately 1/4 mile north of Chilnualna Falls“It is located approximately 1/4 mile north of Chilnualna Falls and is visible from the Wawona Road (Highway 41).”
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The Dome fire is located in Yosemite National Park“null”
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The Dome fire is visible from Wawona Road“It is located approximately 1/4 mile north of Chilnualna Falls and is visible from the Wawona Road (Highway 41).”
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The Dome fire is visible from Highway 41“It is located approximately 1/4 mile north of Chilnualna Falls and is visible from the Wawona Road (Highway 41).”
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There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas according to the incident overview“There are no immediate threats to infrastructures or developed areas.”
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The fire perimeter is described as approximate“null”
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The fire is being managed by the National Park Service“null”
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No additional details on containment or response efforts are provided in the public records“null”