Fire managers are planning to conduct prescribed burning operations on Friday, May 17, 2024, in the Wawona area. The 55 targeted acres, known as Studhorse Units 1 and 2, are south of the Wawona community and two miles northwest of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. In order to maintain the …

This Preservation Month, the National Park Service (NPS) Pacific West Region recognizes employees and Tribes who have exceeded their mission to protect the nation’s heritage. Join us in congratulating Blanca A. Stransky, Dave Goto, and Echo Davenport in conjunction with the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation’s Wahhoga Committee. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/2023-pwr-cultural-resource-awards.htm

Yosemite Fire crews plan to ignite piles in Wawona along Forest Drive beginning today, February 7, 2024. Please watch for firefighters and equipment working in the area. Smoke will be noticeable in the community during and after active burning operations. Air quality information can be found at https://fire.airnow.gov/ https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-pile-burning-to-continue-feb-7-2024.htm

Two lightning fires are currently burning in Yosemite National Park.

Two lightning fires continue to burn in Yosemite National Park. There are no trail closures, and no threat to infrastructure.

The community of Wawona (including the Wawona Hotel and vacation rentals) will reopen to the public on Thursday, July 28, at noon.

The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias will reopen on Wednesday, August 3, at 8 am. The Mariposa Grove shuttle will be operating.

Last Updated07/28/22 1:15 PMDate Started07/22/22 2:10 PMLocation InformationHwy 140 and Carstens Rd, near MidpinesLat/Long[37.5509366, -119.9234728]Administrative UnitUnified Command: CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit and Sierra National ForestCommand TeamCAL FIRE Incident Management Team 5CauseUnder InvestigationReportsClick here for prior status reports Status Updates Situation Summary Fire behavior was moderate overnight with most of the …

Due to high fire danger and enhanced risk to the public, employees, and first responders, Yosemite National Park is enacting park-wide fire restrictions below 8,000 feet elevation to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires. 

Fire Advisory:  All areas in Wawona need to prepare for potential evacuation due to The Washburn Fire. This incident may require evacuation in the future. Residents and visitors are encouraged to make appropriate preparations. Wawona Road (Hwy 41) and South Entrance remain open.

Mandatory evacuation order for the community of Wawona and Wawona Campground due to the Washburn fire. Please leave the area immediately.

The Washburn fire was active today and is reported to be 466 acres with 0% containment.

The Washburn fire grew to 703 acres overnight and remains at 0% containment. Evacuation of the Wawona community and Wawona Campground remain in place. The Wawona Road (Highway 41) is closed at the South Entrance to Henness Ridge Road. Yosemite West remains accessible from the northern side of the Wawona …