Yosemite, CA – The Washburn fire burning in Yosemite National Park is officially contained. Park fire officials declared it 100% contained at 4,886 acres this morning, nearly a month since it started on July 7th, and threatened the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The flames quickly swallowed up acreage and forced evacuations, including the community of Wawona, and shut down Highway 41, the south entrance to the park, and the grove, as earlier reported here. Fire crews were able to beat back the flames and prevent serious damage to the giant trees. Yesterday morning, the grove reopened to the public, and shuttle service to it resumed. However, these trails are still closed: The Washburn Tr
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