Firefighters in US say they have made great progress in California's largest wildfire. Monsoon moisture is moving slowly to the region giving a break to increase humidity levels. Nearly 3,000 firefighters with aircraft support are battling this fire.

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Major Oak Fire broke out on Friday in California near Yosemite National Park. Oak Fire started southwest of the park near the town of Midpines in Mariposa County. The fire is intensifying and spreading to the Sierra National Forest.

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<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a state of emergency in some parts as a major bush fire near Yosemite National Park led to a large wildfire.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cal OES is actively working with our partners <a href="https://twitter.com/CAL_FIRE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CAL_FIRE</a> on the dangerous &amp; fast moving <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OakFire?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OakFire</a>.<br />
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Through our State Operations Center we are gathering intel (like this <a href="https://twitter.com/FIRIS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FIRIS</a> mapping below) dispatching mutual aid &amp; coordinating with local officials on emergency management needs. <a href="https://t.co/depmIeVYSA">https://t.co/depmIeVYSA</a></p>
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<p>Reports claim the Oak Fire which started on Friday spread rapidly on Saturday as authorities gave evacuation orders for nearly 6,000 people living in the area.</p>

<p>Reports claimed the fire spread through Mariposa County overnight and expanded to Sierra National Forest destroying vehicles as firefighters struggled to contain the blaze.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wildfires-raging-in-13-us-states-over-100-million-americans-under-threat-499090">Also Read:&nbsp;Wildfires raging in 13 US states, over 100 million Americans under threat</a></p>

<p>The wildfire has already destroyed &nbsp;6,555 acres of land&nbsp;as Mariposa authorities issued evacuation orders and said the fire was "extreme". The US has been experiencing a scorching heatwave in the past few days.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Evacuations ordered amid&nbsp;California wildfire</strong></p>

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<p>Reports claim over 500 firefighters have been working in the area aided by aircraft in an attempt to extinguish the blaze.&nbsp;</p>

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California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a state of emergency in some parts as a major bush fire near Yosemite National Park led to a large wildfire. Cal OES is actively working with our partners @CAL_FIRE on the dangerous & fast moving #OakFire.

California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a state of emergency in some parts as a major bush fire near Yosemite National Park led to a large wildfire. Cal OES is actively working with our partners @CAL_FIRE on the dangerous & fast moving #OakFire. Through our State Operations Center we are gathering intel (like this @FIRIS mapping below) dispatching mutual aid & coordinating with local officials on emergency management needs. https://t.co/depmIeVYSA — California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (@Cal_OES) July 23, 2022 × Reports claim the Oak Fire which started on Friday spread rapidly on Saturday as authorities gave evacuation orders for nearly 6,000 people living in the area. Reports claimed the fire spread through Mariposa County overnight and expanded to Sierra National Forest destroying vehicles as firefighters struggled to contain the blaze. Also Read: Wildfires raging in 13 US states, over 100 million Americans under threat The wildfire has already destroyed 6,555 acres of land as Mariposa authorities issued evacuation orders and said the fire was "extreme". The US has been experiencing a scorching heatwave in the past few days. Watch: Evacuations ordered amid California wildfire Reports claim over 500 firefighters have been working in the area aided by aircraft in an attempt to extinguish the blaze. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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