The Mariposa Grove, Wawona, and the Wawona Hotel and campgrounds are closed due to the Washburn fire. Conditions are smoky.
With the summer season in full swing, thousands of reservation holders are making their long-awaited trips to Yosemite National Park to see the iconic giant sequoias and picturesque landscapes.
But a fire that began last week has already consumed more than 2,300 acres within the park and threatens hundreds of giant sequoias while making conditions in some areas smoky and unhealthy for visitors. If you and your family or friends have a trip planned to Yosemite, here is what you need to know about how the fire may affect your visit.The Washburn fire was first reported Thursday in the southern portion of the Mariposa Grove, home to 500 giant sequoias that are estimated to be up to 3,000 years old.The fire prompted the mandatory evacuation of the community of Wawona and the Wawona Hotel and campgrounds, in the park’s southernmost region.
Because of the road closure, park officials advised visitors to enter Yosemite via Highways 140 and 120, to the north. The rest of the park, including iconic areas such as Yosemite Falls, remains open, the National Park Service said, adding that reservations are still required.
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