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Satellite gives bird's-eye view of California wildfire threatening Yosemite

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 3 developments

The Oak Fire has become the largest wildfire of the year in California and continues to approach Yosemite National Park.

Newsweek's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Crews protect homes as California fire burns near Yosemite

    Headline from Elko Daily Free Press ·

  2. California forest fire burns out of control near Yosemite

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  3. Newest

    Satellite gives bird's-eye view of California wildfire threatening Yosemite

    Headline from Newsweek ·

Reports & sources

181 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Buffalo News

    Wildfire near Yosemite National Park explodes in size (opens The Buffalo News)

    Published

    The Buffalo News's feed description

    A 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

  2. Omaha World-Herald

    Photos: Scenes from wildfire near Yosemite National Park (opens Omaha World-Herald)

    Published

    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    A 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

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    Thousands ordered to flee California wildfire near Yosemite (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Thousands 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. California fire officials

  4. CBS News

    New wildfire erupts near Yosemite, forces evacuations (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The Oak Fire broke out west of Yosemite National Park Friday as firefighters are still contending with the Washburn Fire which broke out earlier this month.

  5. KESQ Palm Springs

    Evacuations ordered for fire near Yosemite National Park (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

    Published

    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    WAWONA, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park erupted Friday afternoon and prompted evacuations even as firefighters made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias. The Oak Fire began at about 2 p.m.

  6. NBC 6 South Florida

    Thousands Ordered to Flee as a Fast-Moving Wildfire Explodes Near Yosemite National Park (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

    Published

    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Thousands 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.

  7. Fox News

    Yosemite National Park wildfires explode in size, US takes emergency action to save sequoias (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday forcing the evacuation of thousands of California residents.

  8. Delaware Public Media

    A fire near Yosemite has become one of California's largest blazes of the year (opens Delaware Public Media)

    Published

    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The Oak Fire started Friday afternoon southwest of the park near the town of Midpines. By Saturday, it had rapidly grown to 10.2 square miles.

  9. PBS NewsHour

    'Explosive' Oak Fire outside Yosemite prompts mandatory evacuations (opens PBS NewsHour)

    Published

    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The Oak Fire, which began Friday afternoon southwest of the park near Midpines in Mariposa County, grew to 10.2 square miles (26.5 square kilometers) by Saturday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire.

  10. WCNC

    Wildfire near Yosemite National Park prompts evacuation for thousands (opens WCNC)

    Published

    WCNC's feed description

    A Sierra National Forest spokesperson says evacuation orders were put in effect Saturday for over 6,000 people living in the sparsely populated, rural area.

  11. KTVU San Francisco

    Oak Fire in Mariposa County explodes in size, forces evacuations (opens KTVU San Francisco)

    Published

    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    A fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park erupted Friday afternoon and prompted evacuations even as firefighters made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias.

  12. CBS News

    Wildfire near Yosemite National Park explodes in size, prompting evacuations (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    As of Saturday morning, the fire destroyed 10 residential and commercial structures and damaged five more, the Mercury News reported.

  13. ABC 10 Sacramento

    Buildings destroyed after active night leads to growth of Oak Fire near Yosemite | Maps, Evacuation, Updates (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

    Published

    ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description

    Evacuation orders have expanded as the Oak Fire in Mariposa County grew nearly four times in size overnight leaving structures destroyed Saturday morning.

  14. KTVU San Francisco

    Oak Fire explodes in size, burns 10 structures and threatens thousands more (opens KTVU San Francisco)

    Published

    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    A fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park erupted in size overnight on Friday, prompting more evacuations.

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Photos: Oak fire near Yosemite explodes in size, destroys homes (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The fast-moving Oak fire near Yosemite National Park grew to 9,500 acres by Saturday afternoon.

  16. Herald Bulletin

    Crews protect homes as California fire burns near Yosemite (opens Herald Bulletin)

    Published

    Herald Bulletin's feed description

    A destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park is burning out of control and has grown into one of California’s biggest blazes of the year. Thousands of residents were ordered to

  17. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Published

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Gov. Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency for Mariposa County due to the effects of the fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park. Thousands of people were ordered to

  18. Charleston Gazette-Mail

    California forest fire burns out of control near Yosemite (opens Charleston Gazette-Mail)

    Published

    Charleston Gazette-Mail's feed description

    A destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park is burning out of control and has grown into one of California’s biggest blazes of the year. Thousands of residents were ordered to

  19. ABC 12 Flint

    California's fast-moving Oak Fire burns nearly 12,000 acres and forces thousands to evacuate outside Yosemite National Park (opens ABC 12 Flint)

    Published

    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    A wildfire raging for a second day Saturday in central California's Mariposa County outside Yosemite National Park has burned nearly 12,000 acres and forced thousands to evacuate from rural communities,

  20. KREM Spokane

    California governor declares state of emergency over wildfire near Yosemite (opens KREM Spokane)

    Published

    KREM Spokane's feed description

    Thousands of people were ordered to flee the Oak Fire that exploded into one of California's largest wildfires of the year.

  21. The Times of Israel

    California declares emergency as wildfire draws close to Yosemite National Park (opens The Times of Israel)

    Published

    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Over 400 firefighters battling blaze, which has destroyed 10 residential and commercial structures and threatens 2,000 more; evacuation orders put in effect for over 6,000 people

  22. Deutsche Welle

    California wildfire spreads rapidly near Yosemite | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

    Published

    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A state of emergency has been declared in part of California over a fast-moving wildfire. The Oak Fire, as it's been named, broke out near Yosemite National Park. It's threatening thousands of homes and one of the most famous trees in the world.

  23. Insider

    Thousands told to evacuate homes in California as wildfire engulfs forests bordering Yosemite National Park (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    The fierce Oak Fire in Mariposa, California, started in the Sierra National Forest and threatens 2,693 homes. Extreme drought conditions are blamed.

  24. Washington Times

    No containment of destructive California fire near Yosemite (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    There was no containment Sunday of a destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park that has grown into one of California’s biggest blazes of the year and forced thousands of residents to flee remote mountain communities.

  25. WMUR

    California governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite (opens WMUR)

    Published

    WMUR's feed description

    The Oak Fire started Friday afternoon southwest of the park near the town of Midpines in Mariposa County and by Saturday had grown to nearly 19 square miles.

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