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Wildfires in Yosemite National Park

Governor declares state of emergency as firefighting resources nationwide stretch thin

August 23, 2013 8:14AM ET
A firefighter battles flames from California's Rim Fire on Saturday.
A firefighter battles flames from California's Rim Fire on Saturday. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Flames from the Rim Fire consume trees on Sunday near Groveland, Calif.
Flames from the Rim Fire consume trees on Sunday near Groveland, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Fire trucks drive along Highway 120 during the fight against the Rim Fire near Buck Meadows, Calif., on Saturday.
Fire trucks drive along Highway 120 during the fight against the Rim Fire near Buck Meadows, Calif., on Saturday. Max Whittaker/Reuters
Firefighters work to prevent the Rim Fire from jumping Highway 120 near Buck Meadows, Calif., on Saturday.
Firefighters work to prevent the Rim Fire from jumping Highway 120 near Buck Meadows, Calif., on Saturday. Max Whittaker/Reuters
The McCain inmate crew from San Diego cuts a fire line on a steep slope on the Rim Fire near Buck Meadows, Calif., on Saturday.
The McCain inmate crew from San Diego cuts a fire line on a steep slope on the Rim Fire near Buck Meadows, Calif., on Saturday. Max Whittaker/Reuters
A firefighting helicopter prepares to drop water on the Rim Fire on Saturday near Groveland, Calif.
A firefighting helicopter prepares to drop water on the Rim Fire on Saturday near Groveland, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
A helicopter drops water on a spot fire that jumped Highway 120 near Buck Meadows, Calif., on Saturday.
A helicopter drops water on a spot fire that jumped Highway 120 near Buck Meadows, Calif., on Saturday. Max Whittaker/Reuters
A plume of smoke from the Rim Fire rises above an outbuilding on Friday.
A plume of smoke from the Rim Fire rises above an outbuilding on Friday. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
A cow walks past a blaze outside Camp Mather in California on Saturday.
A cow walks past a blaze outside Camp Mather in California on Saturday. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
A burned car sits on the side of the road after being consumed by the Rim Fire on Sunday.
A burned car sits on the side of the road after being consumed by the Rim Fire on Sunday. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Los Angeles County firefighters approach a fire line on the Rim Fire near Groveland, Calif., on Thursday.
Los Angeles County firefighters approach a fire line on the Rim Fire near Groveland, Calif., on Thursday. Max Whittaker/Reuters
A fire-restriction sign partially burned by the Rim Fire near Buck Meadows, Calif., on Thursday.
A fire-restriction sign partially burned by the Rim Fire near Buck Meadows, Calif., on Thursday. Max Whittaker/Reuters
A U.S. Forest Service firefighter monitors a radio while battling the Rim Fire on Thursday in Groveland, Calif.
A U.S. Forest Service firefighter monitors a radio while battling the Rim Fire on Thursday in Groveland, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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