Mariposa County Sheriff's Office, video credit.

July 8, 2022 – Below are photos sent into the Sierra Sun Times of the Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park on Friday, July 8, 2022.
Pictures of the Washburn Fire from inside Yosemite National Park.

Pictures of the Washburn Fire from inside Yosemite National Park.

Pictures of the Washburn Fire from inside Yosemite National Park.

Pictures of the Washburn Fire seen from the Oakhurst area.

Pictures of the Washburn Fire - Aerial photo of burning conditions earlier today. Credit: NPS (above)

Pictures of the Washburn Fire seen from Fish Camp area on the evening of July 7, 2022.

Pictures of the Washburn Fire seen from Fish Camp area on the evening of July 7, 2022.

Pictures of the Washburn Fire seen from Fish Camp area on the evening of July 7, 2022.

The Washburn Fire was reported in the afternoon of July 7th, near the Washburn Trail in the Mariposa Grove area of Yosemite National Park.   A full initial attack response was dispatched including Yosemite National Park Fire resources and state and local cooperators. The Mariposa Grove was evacuated and remains temporarily closed.  Additional resources have been ordered including engines, crews, dozers, and aircraft, as well as a California Interagency Incident Management Team 13.

Evacuations: Effective on the afternoon of July 8, the community of Wawona and the Wawona Campground are under an evacuation order. Please leave the area immediately. Utilize Wawona Road (Hwy 41) northbound toward Yosemite Valley. Southbound traffic is closed at the Wawona Golf Course.  A map of the evacuation area and current evacuation levels is available at https://arcg.is/1nzzzz0.

Weather: A slow warming trend with clear skies will continue for several days.  Highs will range from the mid 80's to near 90 degrees under clear skies.  Full Forecast is available at 7-Day Forecast 37.5N 119.62W (weather.gov)

Current Conditions:  Current road, campground, and other information within Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Smoke: An interactive smoke map at fire.airnow.gov allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions. 

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 the FAA’s website at www.KnowBeforeYouFly.org. “If you fly, we can’t!”