Wildfire in Yosemite National Park grows; Wawona could face evacuation order

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A fire that closed down a portion of Yosemite National Park grew to an estimated 250 acres, according to an update Friday.

The Washburn fire was reported Thursday afternoon near the lower Mariposa Grove close to the Washburn Trail.

The grove was evacuated and, along with Mariposa Grove Road, remains closed until further notice, according to the National Park Service.