A California wildfire is forcing closures at Yosemite National Park. The Dome Fire started Tuesday in the backcountry and has grown to nearly 12-hundred acres, prompting trail closures and creating poor air quality across parts of Yosemite. The park’s famous giant sequoias, including the three-thousand-year-old Grizzly Giant, are about five miles south of the fire. However, park officials say the trees are not currently threatened. The fire is only ten-percent contained, but officials say there are no immediate threats to buildings or developed areas. Fire crews are working to contain the blaze as gusty winds continue to fuel its growth. Those winds are expected to weaken today, which could help firefighters make progress. Visitors are being urged to check park conditions and closures before heading into the area. Officials say conditions can change quickly as firefighters continue monitoring the fire and its impact on Yosemite.
