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Scientists explain the factors that caused the Oak Fire to explode so suddenly

Tuesday, July 26 by ABC News

(MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif.) -- A bone-dry environment combined with scorching temperatures and ample fuel -- all consequences of climate change -- is what allowed the Oak Fire to spread so rapidly from the moment of ignition, scientists tell ABC News. The Oak Fire spread to... Read More.

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to more than 18,000 acres

Tuesday, July 26 by ABC News

(MARISPOSA, Calif.) -- A California wildfire cutting a path of destruction through a tinderbox of vegetation and tough terrain near Yosemite National Park reached over 18,000 acres as of Tuesday morning, state fire officials said. The Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County, which has prompted... Read More.

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to more than 17,000 acres

Tuesday, July 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A California wildfire cutting a path of destruction through a tinderbox of vegetation and tough terrain near Yosemite National Park grew to 17,241 acres Monday night, state fire officials said. The Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County, which has prompted the evacuation... Read More.

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to nearly 17,000 acres

Monday, July 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A California wildfire cutting a path of destruction through a tinderbox of vegetation and tough terrain near Yosemite National Park grew overnight to nearly 17,000 acres, state fire officials said Monday. The Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County, which has prompted the... Read More.

Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 15,600 acres

Monday, July 25 by ABC News

(MARISPOSA, Calif.) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Mariposa County as hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-moving fire burning near Yosemite National Park that remained out of control on Sunday. The Oak Fire ignited Friday afternoon and has exploded... Read More.

Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 14,000 acres

Sunday, July 24 by ABC News

(MARIPOSA, Calif.) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Mariposa County as hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-moving fire burning near Yosemite National Park that remained out of control on Sunday. The Oak Fire ignited Friday afternoon and has exploded... Read More.

Baby monitor captures oak tree crash onto crib as 5-month-old baby sleeps

Wednesday, July 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Courtney and Kale Buchholtz had just put their 5-month-old son Cannon to bed and sat down on the couch the night of July 2 when a loud bang shook the walls of their Prairieville, Louisiana, home. The couple said they thought lightning... Read More.

Stories tagged with: oak

Scientists explain the factors that caused the Oak Fire to explode so suddenly

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to more than 18,000 acres

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to more than 17,000 acres

Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grows to nearly 17,000 acres

Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 15,600 acres

Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 14,000 acres

Baby monitor captures oak tree crash onto crib as 5-month-old baby sleeps

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