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Yosemite Blaze Rages, San Francisco Water and Power Utilities Threatened

A colossal wildfire raging across the western edge of Yosemite National Park swept further into the park on Sunday and forced the evacuation of some its camps. The fire was also threatening power and water supplies to San Francisco, about 200 miles to the west.

By Laila Kearney, Reuters | Updated on August 26, 2013
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – One of largest fires in recent California history continued to roar inside Yosemite National Park and threatened facilities that supply water and power to the city ofSan Francisco.

As of Monday morning, hand crews backed by bulldozers and helicopters dropped water and flame retardant, containing around 15 percent of the blaze’s perimeter, more than double Sunday’s figure. It is one of the 20 largest wildfires in California history, according to Cal Fire.

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