Crews are continuing to gain containment on the Oak Fire in Mariposa County that has forced more than 6,000 people to evacuate and many of them to lose their homes.
The Oak Fire was sparked near the community of Midpines between Mariposa and Yosemite National Park. By evening, it had reached the Sierra National Forest.That means residents are allowed in their homes, but should be ready to leave in case flames spread further.Areas including Triangle Road, some parts of Lushmeadows Subdivision, and all addresses on Highway 140 are now open, but only for residents who live in the area.created by the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office.
Areas marked in red are where residents are ordered to leave. Areas in yellow are under fire advisories.Firefighting efforts are being hampered by hot weather with minimal humidity. The fire is also burning in an area with high tree mortality and dense fuels. Video taken by an ABC30 crew shows huge, dark clouds of smoke rising from entire hillsides engulfed in flames.Firefighters are still trying to fully contain the
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