Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-moving fire burning near Yosemite National Park in California. It quickly exploded to more than 9,500 acres as of Saturday afternoon, according to state fire officials. The fire is currently 0% contained.
has been issued for parts of the sparsely populated mountain community, located near the southwestern entrance of Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Saturday that the state has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help provide resources as it responds to the "rapidly-moving fire."David Swanson/ReutersMore than 90% of Mariposa County has exceptional drought conditions, which can provide ample dry brush to fuel the fire. Hot, dry weather has also helped drive the blaze.
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