Wildfire inside the Yosemite National Park; Mariposa Grove shuts down

Friday, July 8, 2022

A wildfire broke out in the southernmost part of the Yosemite National Park, as officials reported. The affected area stretches approximately over five to eight acres.

One of the most popular visitor attractions in Yosemite National Park, is the Mariposa Grove. It has more than 500 mature giant sequoias.


They are the largest trees in the world, and the grove holds trees that may be be thousands of years old. One of the best-known trees, the towering Grizzly Giant, is estimated to be 2,700 years old.

The Washburn Fire, located near the lower section of the Mariposa Grove, is closed until further notice. This is because firefighters are trying to contain the blaze, both on the ground and from the air.

The fire in this area had grown to 60 to 70 acres shortly after 7 p.m. and was burning in the area of Mariposa Grove, in the southern portion of the park, said Scott Gediman, a spokesperson for Yosemite.

According to Scott Gediman, a spokesperson for the park authorities, although major park of the park remains open to the public, the fire affected areas will remain closed.

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