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The Irish Independent reports:
Campsites and lodges have emptied out after disappointed tourists were ordered to leave the heart of Yosemite National Park as firefighters battle to contain a huge wildfire.
The blaze just to the west has threatened the park's forest and sent up smoke that obscured grand vistas [...]
Over nearly two weeks, flames have churned through more than 57 square miles of timber in steep terrain of the Sierra Nevada just west of the park. The fire was just 25% contained on Tuesday.
The US National Park Service has a web page dedicated to the fire; the latest installment reports:
Beginning noon today, July 25, 2018, Yosemite Valley, Wawona, and the Mariposa Grove will be closed to all visitors due to the ongoing impacts of the Ferguson Fire. These closures include all hotels, campgrounds, and visitor services in Yosemite Valley and Wawona. The temporary closure is expected to last until Sunday, July 29, 2018.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday July 26 2018, @05:02AM
It's better to be disappointed now. I worked outside for about an hour one time under similar conditions, and I swear it affected me for weeks. I don't want to think too much about the long term lung damage. Pulmonary disease is much more disappointing than a missed vacation.