News Release
News Release Date: October 9, 2026
Current Situation
6,829 acres
61% contained
968 personnel
Operational Update
Containment increased to 61% on the Dome Fire yesterday as firefighters continued to work in challenging remote conditions. Aircraft supported Interagency Hotshot Crews on the ground and kept the fire in its current footprint. Yesterday, fire activity was minimal.
Today, crews will continue to mop up and patrol the north and west side. On the east side, hose lines will be extended down from the north and up from the south. Firefighters will also work to complete handlines on the east side, and structure protection remains in place at the Ostrander ski hut. The east side remains the number one priority for firefighters, and fresh crews are rotated in as needed. Fire activity again is expected to be minimal where lines are in place. Any new ignitions that occur outside of the fireline will have potential to grow.
Weather
The low pressure approaching the coast today will lead to slight cooling into the 60s for highs and an increase in afternoon-evening southwest winds with gusts 15-25 mph. Winds are expected to increase further Saturday and become southerly with afternoon gusts 25-35 mph and high temperatures mostly in the 50s.
Air Quality
Smoke Outlooks with air quality and forecast information are available at: https://fire.airnow.gov/#7/38.532/-119.416
Closures
Yosemite National Park is open and operating normally, with the following exceptions:
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Glacier Point Road is closed due to reduced visibility from smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. There are no imminent threats to infrastructure. The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail, providing access to Glacier Point, will remain open to hikers. Glacier Point Road will reopen when conditions allow.
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Alder Creek Trail is open north to the Deer Camp Trailhead.
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Chilnualna Falls Trail is open from the trailhead east to Chilnualna Fall and Crescent Lake.
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Buena Vista Trail remains closed at this time.
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All trails within the active fire footprint are currently closed, including all south and eastbound trails accessed from Glacier Point Road.
The current Dome Fire Safety Closure Map is available at: https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/management/closures.htm
Fire Restrictions
Due to high fire danger, and to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions are currently in effect below 8,000 feet in Yosemite National Park.
Additional information is available at: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/firerestrictions.htm
Last updated: October 9, 2026