The French Fire is one of more than a dozen active fire incidents in California.
near Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County has burned more than 840 acres since erupting Thursday and was 5% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.Residents of parts of Mariposa County have been ordered to evacuate due to the fire, impacting approximately 1,100 people, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office.
Fire crews worked to establish a fireline around the eastern side of the community of Mariposa overnight and are focusing firefighting efforts on that side, Cal Fire said.Fire and smoke rise from French fire in Mariposa, Calif., July 4, 2024, in this picture obtained from social media.in Butte County has burned more than 3,700 acres and was 46% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.
More than 1,300 fire crews have been battling the blaze in steep, rugged terrain, the U.S. Forest Service said. Extreme heat and dry conditions anticipated over the next few days could fuel the growth, officials said.
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