Photos: Oak fire near Yosemite explodes in size, destroys homes
The fast-moving oak fire near Yosemite National Park grew to 9,500 acres by Saturday afternoon. The fire, which broke out around 2 p.m. Friday, was 0% contained as of Saturday noon, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire has destroyed 10 buildings and threatens 2,000 others.
Flames from the oak fire consumed a home on Triangle Road on Saturday.
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A firefighter watches the Oak fire in the Jerseydale community of Mariposa County on Saturday.
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A firefighter battles the fast-moving oak tree fire on Saturday.
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Firefighters are working to prevent the Oak fire from reaching a home in the Jerseydale community on Saturday.
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A helicopter throws water on the oak fire.
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Destroyed property is left in the wake of the oak tree fire as it chews through the forest near Midpines, northeast of Mariposa on Saturday.
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Firefighter Joanna Jimenez holds a dog she found in an evacuation zone as the Oak fire burns in Mariposa County Saturday.
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A house burns as the oak fire sweeps through the area near Mariposa on Saturday.
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A firefighter battles the Oak Fire Friday as it crosses Darrah Road in Mariposa County.
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