Fast-moving wildfire erupts near Yosemite amid blistering heatwave

French fire grows to more than 900 acres, as millions across US west face sweltering temperatures and dry conditions

A fast-moving wildfire burning near Yosemite national park is threatening rural communities as millions of people in California and across the US west swelter under a brutal heatwave that is predicted to persist through the weekend.

The French fire broke out on Thursday and grew to more than 900 acres (364 hectares) by Friday afternoon. The fire is 15% contained with multiple evacuations and road closures in place", according to local fire officials.

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