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Extreme athlete dies in Yosemite BASE jump

A world-renowned extreme athlete has died along with another man during a stunt in Yosemite National Park in California.
News • 18 May 15

Yosemite park blaze started from illegal campfire

A massive blaze that has blackened a huge area in the northern California forests started from an illegal campfire a hunter built and let grow out of control.
News • 06 Sep 13

Second Yosemite route closed over wildfire

A second key route into Yosemite National Park in the US state of California has been closed as fires continue to burn.
News • 29 Aug 13

US wildfire moves deeper into Yosemite park

One of the largest wildfires in California history has moved deeper into Yosemite National Park and flames on the opposite side of the sprawling blaze have crept closer towards homes outside the park.
News • 27 Aug 13

Yosemite blaze moves closer to reservoir

One of the largest California wildfires in decades is burning largely out of control for a tenth day through forests in and around Yosemite National Park.
News • 26 Aug 13

Firefighters struggle to contain Yosemite wildfire

Firefighters struggling with rough terrain sought to gain ground against a raging wildfire that reached the western edge of California’s Yosemite National Park.
News • 23 Aug 13

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