Fire that prompted closure of parts of Yosemite Park is contained
(Worthy News) – A massive and deadly California wildfire that sent choking smoke into Yosemite National Park, causing a temporary closure of large parts of the tourist destination, is completely contained, fire officials said on Sunday.
More than 3,000 personnel have battled the Ferguson Fire, which ignited on July 13 and has burned through nearly 97,000 acres (39,250 hectares) of steep slopes and bone-dry terrain southwest of the park, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, said.
Two firefighters were killed while tackling the blaze and 19 others injured, it said. [ Source: Reuters (Read More…) ]
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