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.
The Oak Fire in Yosemite has grown to 14,281 acres with zero containment. Evacuation orders have been issued across the region as Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency.A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largestof the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
"Explosive fire behavior is challenging firefighters," Cal Fire said in a statement Saturday that described the Oak Fire’s activity as "extreme with frequent runs, spot fires and group torching." "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." The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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