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Oak fire near Yosemite explodes to 6,555 acres. 10 structures destroyed, thousands threatened

LOS ANGELES — A brush fire in Mariposa County showed extreme behavior as it exploded in size to 6,555 acres overnight, threatening thousands of homes and quickly becoming one of California’s largest wildfires of the year.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 23, 2022

Oak fire in Mariposa County explodes to 1,300 acres amid hot, dry, windy conditions

A brush fire in Mariposa County, California, quickly exploded in size to 1,300 acres Friday afternoon, prompting authorities to expand evacuation zones.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 23, 2022

Oak fire in Mariposa County explodes to 1,600 acres amid hot, dry, windy conditions

A brush fire in Mariposa County showed extreme behavior as it exploded in size to 1,600 acres Friday night, prompting authorities to expand evacuation zones.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 23, 2022