MARIPOSA, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Mariposa County as hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-moving fire burning near Yosemite National Park that remained out of control on Sunday.
The Oak Fire ignited Friday afternoon and has exploded to 14,281 acres as of Sunday morning, according to state fire officials. The fire is currently 0% contained.
The agency said fire activity remains"extreme with frequent runs, spot fires and group torching." Cal Fire said emergency personnel are working to evacuate people, while at the same time protecting structures. "It really is a challenge because the amount of heat that's in this fuel. It makes it challenging to our firefighters to fight these fires," Heggie said.
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