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Dome Fire Burns 100 Acres Near Chilnualna Falls in Yosemite
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 47 minutes ago on
September 15, 2026

A 100-acre wildfire near Chilnualna Falls in Yosemite National Park prompted several trail closures Tuesday as crews attacked the fire from the ground and air. (Yosemite National Forest)

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The Dome Fire grew to 100 acres Tuesday near Chilnualna Falls in Yosemite National Park, prompting trail closures as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, park officials said.

The fire was reported Tuesday morning about a quarter-mile north of Chilnualna Falls and was visible from Wawona Road, or Highway 41.

There were no immediate threats to infrastructure or developed areas, according to Yosemite National Park.

Crews were attacking the fire from the ground and with aircraft as it spread at a moderate rate to the north and northeast.

Firefighters were using natural barriers to help contain the blaze, and fire lines had been secured along its south and west sides.

Yosemite National Park remained open and was operating normally Tuesday, with some trail closures near the fire.

The Chilnualna Falls Trail was closed, along with trails leading from the top of Chilnualna Falls toward Buena Vista and Crescent lakes.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.
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