A wildfire burning in Yosemite National Park has continued to grow, reaching 466 acres Friday evening. Authorities have issued an evacuation order for Wawona.
The forest-thinning project, which authorities say would be aimed at removing fuel for wildfires, has been temporarily halted by a federal judge.More than 100 personnel have been assigned to the blaze, which was 0% contained, Gediman said. Crews face hot and dry conditions as they try to control the flames“Our firefighters are working safely,” he said. “We’re getting more resources, more tankers and helicopters. This is a 100% suppression effort.
The fire ignited Thursday afternoon before growing to about 60 to 70 acres by the end of the day. It grew quickly Friday as firefighters battled in the hot, dry conditions. Temperatures are expected to rise in the next few days, but winds were fairly light and are not forecast to get much stronger, Gediman said.
The American Red Cross of Central California has opened a shelter at New Life Christian Fellowship, 5089 Cole Road in Mariposa, for evacuees affected by the fire. “Volunteers are on-site to provide safe shelter, food, water and additional resources,” the organization tweeted at 5 p.m.
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