Yosemite National Park wildfire declared Emergency

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A state of emergency has been declared in part of California as the largest active wildfire in the US rapidly spreads near Yosemite National Park.

The Oak Fire has quickly grown since starting on Friday, and firefighters have struggled to get the blaze under control.

“Explosive fire behaviour is challenging firefighters”, California’s fire department said.

More than 6,000 people have been evacuated and 10 homes destroyed.

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