A fast-moving fire near Yosemite National Park exploded today into one of California's largest wildfires of the year. The latest, plus photos.
Associated Press WAWONA, Calif. — A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California's largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
People are also reading… "Explosive fire behavior is challenging firefighters," Cal Fire said in a statement Saturday morning that described the Oak Fire's activity as"extreme with frequent runs, spot fires and group torching." More than 400 firefighters, along with helicopters, other aircraft and bulldozers, battled the blaze, which was in a sparsely populated, mostly rural area of the Sierra Nevada foothills, said Daniel Patterson, a spokesman for the Sierra National Forest.
"The fire is moving quickly. This fire was throwing embers out in front of itself for up to 2 miles yesterday," Patterson said."These are exceptional fire conditions."
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