Dome Fire map & updates
The Dome Fire is burning in Mariposa County, CA (1 Miles N from Wawona, CA). Latest size 6,788 acres, 95% contained.
Dome Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-10-11). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Dome Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Mariposa, CA | 20 mi |
| Madera, CA | 48 mi |
| Clovis, CA | 51 mi |
| Merced, CA | 51 mi |
| Sonora, CA | 51 mi |
| Fresno, CA | 57 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: NPS.
Timeline
- Discovered — September 15, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — October 11, 2026
- Record last updated — October 14, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Dome Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Fire | 4,857 | 2022 | 5 mi |
| Red Fire | 8,415 | 2022 | 10 mi |
| South Fork BAER Fire | 6,740 | 2017 | 2 mi |
| South Fork Fire | 7,564 | 2017 | 2 mi |
| Empire Fire | 8,094 | 2017 | 5 mi |
| Railroad Fire | 12,407 | 2017 | 8 mi |
| Meadow Fire | 4,772 | 2014 | 12 mi |
| El Portal Fire | 4,689 | 2014 | 12 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other California fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Dome Fire?
In Mariposa County, CA, 1 Miles N from Wawona, CA. The nearest city in our list is Mariposa, CA, about 20 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Dome Fire?
6,788 acres (about 11 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Dome Fire contained?
It was reported 95% contained.
What caused the Dome Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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