Dome Fire· Environment · 1 source · Sep 22, 2026StoryTwo contract pilots killed in crash on Yosemite Dome FireGreg King and Ryan Cutter were killed Sunday dropping water on the Dome Fire. Private aviation carries the risk in terrain trucks cannot reach; the NTSB now leads, cause unknown.Environment· Sep 22, 20260CommentShareWrite a comment…
Dome Fire· Environment · 91 sources · Sep 21, 2026StoryTwo Killed in Yosemite Firefighting Helicopter CrashTwo FlyPrecision crew members were killed Sunday when a Eurocopter helicopter crashed near Yosemite's Dome Fire during water bucket drops.Environment· Sep 21, 2026+880CommentShareWrite a comment…
Dome Fire· Environment · 5 sources · Sep 18, 2026StoryDome Fire in Yosemite grows to 2,391 acres at 15 percent containmentThe Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park has grown to roughly 1,977–2,391 acres with containment around 10–15% as crews confront steep terrain and heavy smoke, prompting trail closures near Wawona and Chilnualna Falls and the activation of multiple structure-protection points. About 400–500 personnel, supported by helicopters and air operations, continue full suppression efforts under multi-agency leadership, with authorities noting no immediate threat to communities despite deteriorating air quality from smoke.Environment· Sep 18, 2026+20CommentShareWrite a comment…
