What began as a brush fire in the Midpines of Mariposa County, California, quickly developed into a raging wildfire that has threatened thousands of homes and engulfed parts of Yosemite National Park in flames overnight. The fire, which began on Friday afternoon, has consumed more than 6,555 acres of forest within 24 hours, and there is currently no control over the spread, according to the fire service in California. They say it could take over a week before the flames are under control. A car and a house were completely damaged in the wildfire near Darrah in Mariposa County, California on July 23. Photo: CARLOS BARRIA / Reuters – It is burning extremely, and the flames are spreading frequently, says a statement. On Saturday, more than 6,000 residents in the sparsely populated area were told to evacuate. Several thousand homes have already been evacuated as a result of the fire, and several fire planes and helicopters are assisting the more than 400 firefighters in the extinguishing work. Power to over 2,000 homes and businesses has also been cut due to the fire. Fire Constable Joanna Jimenez holds a dog she found in one of the areas evacuated due to the fire in Mariposa on July 23. Photo: Noah Berger / AP California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Mariposa County due to the fire and its ripple effects. Strong winds and extreme drought have been reported in the area, which makes the situation challenging. Much destroyed property remains in the areas where the fire has ravaged. Photo: DAVID MCNEW / AFP It is also still burning at the Washburn area of Yosemite National Park, only ten miles away, where almost 5,000 acres of forest have gone up in flames since July 7. (NTB)
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