⚠️ CALIFORNIA UNDERGROUND ADVENTURE ALERT — OCT. 5🔥

⚠️ CALIFORNIA UNDERGROUND ADVENTURE ALERT — OCT. 5

🔥 YOSEMITE/MARIPOSA: The Dome Fire is roughly 6,760 acres and 40% contained. Fire-related road, trail and backcountry closures remain in effect around Wawona/Glacier Point-area approaches.

🦇 PINNACLES: October has begun, but Upper Bear Gulch is still CLOSED. Lower Bear Gulch and Balconies Cave are OPEN. Watch the official NPS status because a limited full-cave opening may occur later this month depending on the bats.

🔴 EASTERN SIERRA: BLM's Rock Fire/Cinder Complex closure near Aberdeen remains ACTIVE because of post-fire hazards.

🔥 GOLD COUNTRY: BLM Mother Lode seasonal fire restrictions remain active across major prospecting counties.

🔥 DESERT: BLM California Desert District seasonal restrictions remain scheduled through October 29.

🦇 PROTECT THE BATS: CDFW advises decontaminating clothing and equipment after visiting caves, abandoned mines or bat roosts.

🌧️ FALL CAUTION: Recently burned slopes can become dangerous during rain even after a wildfire is contained. Watch for flash runoff, debris flows, rockfall and road damage.