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Rim Fire Still Growing, But Not As Much

Fire officials say crews are making steady progress against the Rim Fire on the western boundary of Yosemite National Park. They say a California Air National Guard drone is playing a key role in helping firefighters respond to new outbreaks around the edge of the giant blaze, which has now consumed 192,737 acres, or 301 square miles.
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The Rim Fire near Yosemite. (California National Guard/Flickr)

Groveland (AP) – Officials say a giant wildfire around Yosemite National Park grew by several hundred acres overnight, a relatively small increase compared to recent days.

The Rim Fire had burned about 301 square miles and remained 30 …Read More

Source: Newsfix – Environment

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