California fire crews make progress against ferocious Oak fire near Yosemite
by Gabrielle Canon in Mariposa from World news | The Guardian on (#61RV8)
Fire burning near famous national park exploded in size over weekend but crews achieved 10% containment Monday morning
Firefighters made progress against a ferocious wildfire in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada that forced thousands of residents from their homes in the gateway to Yosemite national park.
The Oak fire started on Friday near the town of Midpines, California, and exploded in size over the weekend.
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