A quick-moving wildfire has burned homes in a California Gold Rush town settled around 1850 by Chinese miners who were driven out of a nearby camp.
Authorities say the fire is not threatening Yosemite National Park.
The wildfire remains under investigation.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Creek Fire south of Yosemite is expected to be fully contained on October 15th.
The National Park Service estimates over 400 bears have been hit by cars in Yosemite dating back to 1995.
California’s Yosemite National Park says it will hold off on reopening campgrounds through the month of July after a spike in coronavirus cases in the state.
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Visitors driving through Yosemite National Park during the Labor Day weekend will see new signs designating wildlife protection zones and advising that speed limits will be strictly enforced.
California's Yosemite National Park is again wowing visitors and photographers with its annual 'firefall.'