Emergency declared in parts of California as wildfire spreads

In USA, over 11,900 acres of land burnt and 3000 people evacuated due to wildfire near Yosemite National Park in California. 

A state of emergency has been declared in Mariposa County of California as a wildfire continues to rapidly spread. Firefighters are struggling to control it.

 

The flames are being driven by hot, dry weather and



drought conditions   California's Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement.   

The Oak fire which started on Friday marks an ominous start to the state’s peak wildfire season. With this more dangerous blazes are expected due to a combination of drought, climate change and overgrown vegetation.