Washburn Fire

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The map for the Washburn Fire incident also shows the perimeter for the Oak Fire. The Oak Fire  is a separate incident to the west of the Washburn Fire. For more information on the Oak Fire, please visit: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022/7/22/oak-fire/.

Location: Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove

Percent Contained: 100%
Start Date: July 7, 2022                                                                      
Cause: Human Caused/Under Investigation 
Size: 4,886 acres                                                                                    
Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM               
Phone: 209-379-1493 
Email: yose_fire_info@nps.gov                                             

Air Quality- For information, visit: fire.airnow.gov/.

Wawona Reopen - Wawona town, Wawona Hotel, and surrounding trails are open. The Mariposa Grove has reopened. The Wawona Campground remains closed until further notice.  At this time, there is not an estimated opening date. All other areas of Yosemite are open, although a reservation is required to drive into the park if arriving between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

Tip Line: If you were near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB).     Call/Text: (888) 653-0009               Email: nps_isb@nps.gov           Online: www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/submit-a-tip.htm

History and Ecology of Mariposa Grove / Giant Sequoias: Located in the southern portion of Yosemite, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite and is home to over 500 mature giant sequoias. The national park idea is rooted in the Mariposa Grove. In 1864 President Lincoln signed legislation protecting the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley for "public use, resort, and recreation."  For the first time in our nation's history, the federal government set aside scenic natural areas to be protected for the benefit of future generations. Later added to Yosemite National Park in 1906, the Mariposa Grove is a popular destination within the park.  For more information, please visit the Yosemite National Park's Mariposa Grove Webpage The giant sequoias of the Mariposa Grove have avoided serious damage from the Washburn Fire. Most of these trees are over 2000 years old and have experienced fire many times throughout their lives.  Fire Ecology of Yosemite National Park.  Sequoias trees, forest condition and resource protection efforts.

Aviation / Drone Restrictions:  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) and any private aircraft or drone that violates the TFR could face serious criminal charges. For more information on drones the public can visit theFAA’s website at www.KnowBeforeYouFly.org. “If you fly, we can’t!”
 
Recycling- Recycling contractors have been busy doing their job on the Washburn Fire.  Part of a Forest Service Initiative called Project Green which began in 2020, recycling removes thousands of pounds of recyclable material out of the waste each day.  Interested?  Read more about Project Green on the Washburn Fire.   Total of Products Recycled on the Washburn Fire