The rest of the park remains open.
Visitors with higher sensitivities to smoke may wish to delay their visit.
However, the risk of the fire moving north into the park is very low.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
As of July 12, 22 percent of the blaze had been contained.
Visit the park website for the most recent updates.
Plan a trip withAARPs guide to Yosemite.
Susan B. Barnes is a Florida-based freelance journalist with a passion for travel and the environment.
