A new wildfire was reported today at 3:54 p.m. in Madera County, California. Yosemite Fire has been burning on private land.

During the busy summer season, people are being asked to evacuate Yosemite National Park. Here's what we know about the Ferguson Fire and why the wildfire is a concern, despite being outside the park.

The Washburn Fire in central California has now scorched 4,700 acres from Yosemite National Park to Sierra National Forest as of Friday morning, officials said, growing over 300 acres overnight.

Seen from unincorporated Mariposa County, Calif., a helicopter drops water on the Washburn Fire burning in Yosemite National Park, Saturday, July 9, 2022. Noah Berger / AP ...

Seen from unincorporated Mariposa County, Calif., a helicopter drops water on the Washburn Fire burning in Yosemite National Park on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

A massive plume of smoke from the Oak Fire burning in Marioposa County, California, near Yosemite National Park. July 22, 2022. PG&E Wildfire Camera ...

The Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park in California has been holding steady on containment, according to Cal Fire. The Agua Fire is about 70% contained.

But now, a fire is threatening over 500 giant sequoias as it encircles Yosemite National Park’s Mariposa Grove. Advertisement Home to the famous “Grizzly Giant,” the grove is the largest in ...

A wildfire threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park has more than doubled in size since Saturday afternoon. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now ...

The Washburn Fire in central California has now scorched 4,700 acres from Yosemite National Park to Sierra National Forest as of Friday morning, officials said, growing over 300 acres overnight.