Published 2 years ago

Thousands of Americans ordered to flee homes due to 'explosive' Yosemite wildfire

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency for Mariposa County. The fast-moving wildfire broke out around 2:00 p.m. Friday in the area of Highway 140 and Carstens Road. Cal Fire officials say the fire has reached 11,900 acres and is 0% contained.

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Times of India

Thousands evacuated as California wildfire grows

More than 2,000 firefighters backed by 17 helicopters have been deployed against the Oak Fire, which broke out Friday near Yosemite National Park, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) said in a report.

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

'Explosive' California Wildfire Grows in Record Heat; Thousands Evacuated

The fire expanded overnight, burning several thousand acres and forcing evacuations, exacerbated by record-setting temperatures and low humidity

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

California wildfires: Oak fire remains uncontained as governor declares state of emergency

More than 3,000 people under evacuation orders from just one of dozens of fires burning across American west, with risk yet to peak

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Thousands ordered to flee California wildfire near Yosemite

Thousands of people were ordered to flee a fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park that has exploded into one of California's largest wildfires of the year

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Thousands ordered to flee California wildfire near Yosemite

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.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

Thousands evacuated from wildfires around Yosemite Park in California, USA

[24th Reuters] - A wildfire broke out on the 22nd around Yosemite National Park in western California in the United States. Fire fighting continues, but the effects of the dry climate spread rapidly, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. According to California authorities, as of the morning of the 24th, the fire burned 5780 hectares, which is more than half of the area of Paris. Evacuation orders have been issued to more than 3000 people, an…

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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