A wildfire that has been threatening a grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park appears to be burning away from the ancient trees as crews struggle with containment.
The Washburn Fire that started almost a week ago near the park's Mariposa Grove had burned 3,772 acres as of Wednesday morning. Containment was up to 22% on Tuesday, but officials reported a decrease to 17% on Wednesday.
Small, intentionally lit fires over the past 50 years essentially stopped the fire in its tracks when it hit the Mariposa Grove and allowed firefighters to stand their ground and prevent flames from doing more than charring the thick bark on the world's largest trees, Garrett Dickman said. "It got a little bit of heat," Dickman said."But from the pictures I've seen it, too, is gonna survive."
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