Large Wildfire Near Yosemite National Park in the US... Evacuation Order for Over 6,000 Residents

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] A small wildfire near Yosemite National Park, one of the landmarks in California, USA, expanded into a massive wildfire on the 23rd (local time), prompting evacuation orders for more than 6,000 residents.

According to foreign media, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) reported that the Oak Fire, which started in a village southwest of Yosemite National Park the previous afternoon, suddenly grew in intensity, expanding the affected area to nearly 38 km² on the day. This is more than 13 times the size of Yeouido (2.9 km², the area inside Yunjungno embankment).

Ten residential and commercial buildings were completely destroyed by fire, and five other buildings were partially burned. Additionally, about 2,000 other buildings are at risk of catching fire. Several roads, including Highway 140, a major route into Yosemite Park, have been closed.

Evacuation orders were issued for more than 6,000 residents, and power supply was cut off to over 2,600 homes and businesses. PG&E, which supplies electricity and gas to the area, stated that it is unable to access equipment damaged by the fire.

Fire authorities are deploying about 400 firefighters along with helicopters, bulldozers, and aircraft to contain the Oak Fire, but the hot summer weather, prolonged drought causing dry vegetation, and low humidity are obstacles.

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