MARIPOSA COUNTY, California — October 17, 2026. The Dome Fire is a confirmed wildfire at north of Wawona Dome inside Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, according to the official incident report. This location must not be confused with the separate statewide resource-staging map from Cal OES.
What firefighters have reported
The National Park Service-led incident had reached 6,788 acres and 95% containment by Oct. 14, according to the agency status update published at 5:41 p.m. The fire started Sept. 15. Although the fire was substantially contained at that update, access, trail closures and remaining hazards require checks with the National Park Service. Read the incident timeline and current agency information ↗ before repeating these figures.
Information for neighboring communities
The incident is geographically inside Yosemite National Park, not evidence of flames in Yosemite West, Coulterville, El Portal or the town of Mariposa. Travelers should verify the latest official NPS park and trail closures before entering affected areas.
Emergency orders and warnings depend on the precise address and zone. Follow the county sheriff, incident commander and local emergency alerts. For possible road restrictions consult Caltrans QuickMap; for air quality consult AirNow. If there is an immediate threat, call 911.
How this incident relates to California’s statewide fire situation
California58 statewide reporting: 14 counties where the state prepositioned fire resources, and independently verified wildfires →. The Oct. 16 prepositioning map is a preparedness graphic, not an exhaustive map of all current fires, and Mariposa County need not be highlighted on it for a real fire to occur there.
Primary source: CAL FIRE incident page with agency status timestamps. The numbers in this report are historical snapshots; current evacuation instructions require real-time official confirmation. No advertising or affiliate offers are included.
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