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Two Firefighters Killed in Yosemite Helicopter Crash During Dome Fire Suppression

Two crew members of Fly Precision, Greg King and Ryan Cutter, died when their Eurocopter AS32 helicopter crashed southeast of Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park on Sunday afternoon. The aircraft was actively engaged in firefighting operations for the Dome Fire, which has burned over 3,000 acres. The crash occurred around 2:55 p.m. while the helicopter was using a water bucket to suppress the blaze. The Federal Aviation Administration and other authorities are investigating the incident, while the fire continues to spread slowly due to reduced vegetation in previously burned areas, though winds are causing spot fires to the north.

via KCRA|

#california-wildfires #disaster #dome-fire

us-news25 days ago•215 min saved

Two Firefighters Killed in Yosemite Helicopter Crash Amid Uncontrolled Dome Fire

Two pilots died on Sunday, September 21, 2026, when a Eurocopter AS32 helicopter crashed while conducting fire suppression operations for the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park. The aircraft was operated by Fly Precision and contracted to the U.S. Forest Service. The crash occurred around 3 p.m. PT, and both pilots were the only occupants. The Dome Fire, which started on September 15 in Mariposa, California, has grown to over 3,000 acres and remains only 15% contained. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the incident, with NTSB personnel expected to reach the scene once fire conditions allow. A preliminary report is anticipated within 30 days.

via NBC News|

#aviation-safety #california #ntsb

california1 month ago•2 min saved

Cement Truck Crash Ignites Colorado Fire, Threatening 45 Homes Near Yosemite

A cement truck crash on Highway 140 near Yosemite sparked the Colorado Fire, which has burned 250 acres and forced evacuations in Mariposa County. While crews are making progress, 45 structures remain threatened, and the fate of the truck driver is unknown.

via New York Post|

#california #colorado-fire #highway-140

news1 month ago

Highway Crash Sparks Colorado Fire, Forcing Evacuations Near Yosemite

A collision between a tour bus and a cement truck on Highway 140 in Mariposa County, California, ignited the Colorado Fire on September 1, 2026. The blaze, which started near Midpines, rapidly expanded to 250 acres by the following morning, prompting mandatory evacuations for the Briceburg and Octagon areas. Cal Fire reported that 126 personnel are battling the fire, which threatens 45 structures near the Merced River drainage. While crews have slowed the spread, evacuation orders remain in effect due to the risk of flare-ups in steep terrain.

via KCRA|

#colorado-fire #evacuation #mariposa-county

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Trump Admin Considers Private Land Swap to Open Yosemite to Developer

The Interior Department is weighing a land-swap that would allow Kingsbarn Realty Capital to obtain a small parcel inside Yosemite National Park to build a new road connecting its adjacent Stanislaus National Forest property to an existing park road, potentially enabling future development. The plan would require exchanging park land for nearby property of equal or greater value, a move supporters call environmentally friendly and critics call a dangerous sell-off of public lands. Democratic senators Padilla and Schiff have threatened to block the deal, arguing it threatens conservation funding and public access, while the White House denies political pressure and says any proposal will follow the law with public involvement. The parcel represents only a tiny portion of Yosemite’s 750,000 acres, but opponents warn it could worsen crowding and ecological risks.

via Los Angeles Times|

#land-swap #politics #private-development

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Trump Admin Eyes Yosemite Parcel Swap for Private Developer

The Trump administration proposed transferring a small parcel inside Yosemite National Park to a private Las Vegas–based developer to build a road and two 40-acre parcels near the park. The plan isn’t finalized and has drawn opposition from conservationists and former Park Service officials who say Yosemite, the crown jewel of the national park system, should remain undeveloped. The details come from documents reviewed by The New York Times, with initial reporting by NOTUS, and were submitted to Congress this year.

via The New York Times|

#conservation #federal-policy #land-swap

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Trump Admin Pushes Private Road Plan for Yosemite via Land Swap

The Trump administration is quietly pursuing a land exchange that would cede a quarter-mile strip of Yosemite National Park to Kingsbarn Realty Capital in exchange for land of equal value elsewhere in California, potentially enabling a private road to an adjacent 83-acre development. Backed by Interior Department leadership, the plan would break with a long-standing park-preservation precedent and faces opposition from California politicians and conservation groups. No final decision has been made and any exchange would require environmental review and public involvement.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|

#kingsbarn-realty-capital #land-exchange #national-park-service

us-news2 months ago•26 min saved

Record-setting Yosemite climber dies in Sierra Nevada accident

Jake Whisenant, a 30-year-old Mammoth Lakes climber famed for speed ascents on Yosemite's El Capitan, died Aug. 3 in a Sierra Nevada accident. Whisenant had gained national attention for a record-setting El Capitan ascent in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 32 seconds and had also completed the Nose twice in one day. Officials have released few details about the fatal incident, and the climbing community mourns the loss of a prominent young climber.

via New York Post|

#california #deaths #el-capitan

news4 months ago•20 min saved

Snake Dike Bolts Spark Yosemite Climbing Debate

Climber and guidebook author Eric Sloan says he’s adding bolts to Snake Dike, Yosemite’s iconic eight-pitch 5.7 on Half Dome, reviving a long-running retrobolting debate. The piece recounts that first ascensionist Eric Beck long supported increased protection bolts but warned against defanging the route, notes historical bolt upgrades and a 2022 accident, and includes an update that Beck later pushed back against heavy retrobolting.

via Gripped Climbing Magazine|

#bolts #first-ascent #news

health4 months ago•14 min saved

Health Officials Warn of Hantavirus Risk in Long-Closed Buildings

Calaveras County Public Health warns about hantavirus dangers in buildings closed for extended periods and provides cleaning safety steps, including airing out the space for 30 minutes, cleaning with a freshly made 10% bleach solution, wearing gloves, and using a respirator for heavy infestation, with references to past Yosemite and cruise-ship outbreaks.

via myMotherLode.com|

#california #cleaning-safety #deer-mice

travel4 months ago•3 min saved

Yosemite's Reservation-Free Summer Sparks Parking and Crowding Woes

Yosemite's first summer without a timed reservation system has brought heavy crowds, long entry waits, and scarce parking, prompting questions about crowd control and traffic management as park officials balance access with resource protection; visitors are advised to arrive early, visit on weekdays, or use shuttles to avoid the worst congestion.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#crowds #parking #reservation-system

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Alaskan Climber Balin Miller Dies in Fall from Yosemite's El Capitan

Alaskan climber Balin Miller, 23, died after falling from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park while solo climbing, with details suggesting he likely rappelled off his rope. Miller was an accomplished alpinist known for significant climbs like Mount McKinley's Slovak Direct. His death is the third at Yosemite this year, prompting an investigation by park authorities.

via BBC|

#balin-miller #climbing #fall

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Young Alaskan Climber Balin Miller Dies in Fall from El Capitan

American climber Balin Miller, 23, died while attempting to summit El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, known for its challenging climbs, highlighting the risks associated with the sport. Miller was a well-loved figure in the climbing community, known for his adventurous spirit and social media presence, and his death marks a tragic loss for those who knew him.

via CNN|

#balin-miller #climbing #el-capitan

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Alaskan Climber Balin Miller Dies in Fall from Yosemite's El Capitan

Balin Miller, a renowned Alaskan climber, died in a fall while solo climbing on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The 23-year-old, known for his impressive climbs and adventurous spirit, was reportedly rappelling when he likely fell after finishing his route. His death marks the third in the park this summer, and he was celebrated for his passion and achievements in climbing. The incident is under investigation, and Miller's friends and family mourn his loss.

via CBS News|

#accident #balin-miller #climber

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Prominent Climber Dies in Fall from Yosemite’s El Capitan

A young climber, Balin Miller, died after falling from Yosemite's El Capitan during a livestream, reportedly due to a gear mishap while rappelling, highlighting the dangers of rock climbing. Miller was an accomplished climber known for challenging ascents, and his death has shocked the climbing community.

via Los Angeles Times|

#climbing-accident #el-capitan #livestream