A wildfire in the Sierra National Forest near El Portal has shut down Highway 140 from Midpines to El Portal, the National Park Service announced Saturday.
The fire started Friday night and officials say power has been impacted.
Power lines in the canyon that provide electric power to Yosemite Valley have been turned off to aid firefighters, officials said.
There is no anticipated time for power to be restored.
Highway 140 is currently closed just east of the Yosemite Bug Hostel to just west of Cedar Lodge in El Porta.
Visitors planning to travel from Mariposa or Merced to Yosemite National Park are advised to use alternative routes and enter the park via Highway 120 or Highway 41.
Highway 140 will remain closed until further notice and right now there is no anticipated time for it to reopen, according to officials.
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