Wildfire in California Threatens Homes, Power to Yosemite National Park

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http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/western-wildfires/wildfire-california-threatens-homes-power-yosemite-national-park-n784241
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A large wildfire burning out of control in central California late Tuesday continued to threaten some 1,500 homes and buildings as well as power lines supplying electricity to Yosemite National Park, fire officials said.

The Detwiler fire, burning in Mariposa County southwest of Yosemite, had scorched approximately 25,000 acres and was only 5 percent contained early Wednesday, according to Cal Fire.
[Detwiler fire threatens 1,500 structures in California]
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The fire prompted evacuations of affected towns, and Gov. Jerry Brown late Tuesday declared a state of emergency for Mariposa County, home to about 17,400 people.

The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, Catheys Valley, Mormon Bar, the town of Mariposa, Mount Bullion, Yaqui Gulch/Aqua Fria areas and Hornitos were under threat, Cal Fire said, adding that the wildfire is encroaching on “culturally and historically sensitive areas.”
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Stay safe folks

[ghostsinthemachine]

1. I live in NORCAL

Pilot Hill to be exact, and it is smoky here, about 100 miles away. I'm very familiar with the area, now two towns under evacuations. But, it is a long way from Yosemite NP. The smoke there is horrible however. Big fire it is and I don't want to discount the threat though, this thing is an enormous fire, especially considering how early it is in the season.

For more info go to kcra.com or kovr13.com or kxtv10.com for Sacramento area updates.

[malaise]

2. Thaks for the links

Stay safe