A monstrous California wildfire that has charred an area roughly the size of Chicago was inching closer to the northwest flank of Yosemite National Park on Sunday, threatening thousands of rural homes, according to officials.
The so-called Rim Fire had grown to just over 200 square miles by early Sunday, looming ominously over more than 5,500 residences, with 23 structures, including four homes, already ravaged and burned, according to the AP. The fire also threatened the San Francisco power grid, but it remained some 150 miles outside the city Sunday, said Johnny Miller, a spokesman for CalFire.
While some surrounding highways have been closed due to the wildfire, Yosemite National Park remains open, according to the National Park Service website. However, the massive fire threatens the park’s pristine beauty and has caused a hit to summer tourism.
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