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Aug 26, 2013 · The Rim Fire, a nearly 150,000-acre wildfire, has been burning in California since Aug. 17, 2013, including parts of Yosemite National Park, as seen in these photos.
The fire was caused by a hunter's illegal fire that got out of control, and it was named for its proximity to the Rim of the World vista point, a scenic overlook on Highway 120 leading up to Yosemite. A total of 112 structures—largely outbuildings—were destroyed in the fire.
This map shows the strong, steady, and scary progression of the Rim fire into Yosemite National Park, fueled by extra-arid conditions after an exceptionally dry winter in California.
Aug 26, 2013 · If you’re curious about the blaze’s footprint, ESRI has posted an interactive map of the Rim Fire, including its progression and perimeters of previous burns. Here’s a screen shot (click to enlarge). EcoWest contributor David Kroodsma has put together an animated map of the fire’s progression.
Aug 28, 2013 · Firefighters battle the massive Rim Fire, one of the largest wildfires in recent California history, which menaces Yosemite National Park.
Aug 26, 2013 · The Rim fire, the fourth largest wildfire in California history, has now burned about 257,135 acres in the Stanislaus National Forest near Yosemite National Park. It is 95% contained.
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Aug 27, 2013 · New images from NASA's Aqua and Terra spacecraft offer unique perspectives on the large and destructive Rim Fire burning in and near California's Yosemite National Park.
