BREAKING A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for the community of Wawona and the Wawona Campground. Yosemite WashburnFire
The Washburn Fire is burning near the lower portion of the Mariposa Grove and has spread to 166 acres as of 1 pm Friday.The Highway 41 entrance to the park is now closed, so people evacuating Wawona will need to head north towards the Yosemite Valley.
Update: Mandatory evacuation order for the community of Wawona & Wawona Campground due to the Washburn fire. Please leave the area immediately. Wawona Road is open in both directions. See map at
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