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   Today will be the last Daily Update for the Washburn Fire, unless significant fire activity occurs.  

Washburn Fire Update- Isolated thunderstorms over the Sierra Crest moved westward towards the Washburn fire yesterday afternoon with light showers reaching the fire area near the Iron Creek and South Fork Merced River. Temperatures remained warm with high temperatures reaching the upper 70s near the upper elevations of the fire and the low 90s in Wawona.  

   Washburn Fire Update- Several rain showers moved over the Washburn fire early yesterday morning. Although only trace amounts of rain reached the ground, firefighters were able to take advantage of the favorable conditions and increase containment. The National Infrared Operations airplane continues to show scattered heat within the burned area. Ground crews are finding most of this heat is isolated to large dead logs burning within the interior of the fire with minimal threat to control lines.  

  

Washburn FireIncident Update- July 26, 2022Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove Percent Contained: 87%

Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove Percent Contained: 87%

Washburn FireIncident Update July 24, 2022 Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove Percent Contained: 79%

Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove                      Percent Contained: 79%

  

   Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM                  Phone: 209-819-7246