The fire had burned 6,555 acres by Saturday morning and had no containment.
The fire began Friday in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near the small community of Midpines, roughly a 9-mile drive northeast of the county seat, the town of Mariposa, state fire officials said.Flames tore through trees and sent thick smoke into the sky Friday, and in at least one rural area burned close to homes and parked vehicles, video from CNN affiliates KFSN and KGO showed." came by ...
Smith told CNN that his father is a Mariposa sheriff and was working on the fire when his mother, Jane, had to evacuate. She had time to load their horses and get out of the area, according to Smith. "They had just the clothes on their back and the shoes on their feet," he added.In the meantime, the couple is staying with friends and family. Smith created a verified GoFundMe to support his parents and help them overcome their loss.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Fire officials order 6,000 people to evacuate from Yosemite areaAbout 6,000 people have been ordered to evacuate because of a wildfire that is burning thousands of acres near Yosemite National Park and challenging the firefighters working to suppress the flames, authorities said Saturday afternoon.
Leer más »
Wildfire near Yosemite National Park explodes in sizeA fast-moving fire near Yosemite National Park exploded today into one of California's largest wildfires of the year. The latest, plus photos.
Leer más »
Thousands ordered to flee California wildfire near YosemiteA fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park has exploded in size and prompted evacuations even as firefighters made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias.
Leer más »
Thousands Ordered to Flee as a Fast-Moving Wildfire Explodes Near Yosemite National ParkThousands of people were ordered to evacuate a fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park that exploded in size into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year.
Leer más »
Oak fire near Yosemite explodes to 6,555 acres. 10 structures destroyed, thousands threatenedThe Maricopa County blaze remained at 0% containment as it ballooned into one of California's largest wildfires of the year
Leer más »
Fast-Moving Wildfire Near Yosemite National Park Explodes In SizeCalifornia's worst drought in decades is causing scorching temperatures and bone dry vegetation, fueling the explosive fire.
Leer más »