Part of Yosemite National Park shut down due to wildfire burning near Mariposa Grove

Thursday, July 7, 2022
FRESNO, Calif. -- Crews are battling a wildfire that has shut down part of Yosemite National Park Thursday evening.

The Washburn Fire is burning near the lower portion of the Mariposa Grove.
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Crews are attacking the flames from the ground and the air.



It has spread to about 60-70 acres, as of 9:15 p.m. Thursday.

Park officials say the Mariposa Grove is closed until further notice.


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