Deadly Ferguson Fire Closes Yosemite National Park Due to Hazy Conditions

  • 6 years ago
The deadly Ferguson Fire in California forced more evacuations and closed parts of Yosemite National Park due to hazy conditions on July 25.This video shows the hazy air caused by the growing fire throughout the Sierra National Forest. Julia Lee took this video from her home in Oakhurst, California.The Ferguson Fire was 38,000 acres and was 25-percent contained on July 25. Additional evacuations were issued on that date.Officials closed Highway 41 into Yosemite National Park was by the early morning on July 25, and visitors were given until noon to leave all campsites and lodgings in the park.The park is expected to reopen Sunday, July 29. Credit: Julia Lee via Storyful

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