Wildfire Rages Near Yosemite Natl. Park

SelectPlusWildfire Rages Near Yosemite Natl. ParkWildfire Rages Near Yosemite Natl. ParkThe Associated PressCalifornia fire officials say an out-of-control wildfire burning Sunday near Yosemite National Park has destroyed 12 homes and is threatening thousands more. Another fire is also burning near the Los Angeles Zoo. (July 28)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] In a phrase ... Out of control. A wildfire near the entrance to Yosemite National Park in California continues to rage -- only about ten percent contained. It has already destroyed 12 homes and 27 other buildings ... Thousands of other homes could soon become victim to this fast-moving blaze. In all, more than 26 thousand acres of land have been charred since Friday ... As the wooded, hot, dry conditions continue to serve as fuel. But the fire at Yosemite is not the only wildfire burning in California.SOT POP: 80% contained A fire near the Los Angeles Zoo forced the evacuation about four thousand visitors on Sunday. A brush fire quickly grew, burning about 25 acres. At its height, the fire came within one thousand feet of a California condor enclosure in Los Angeles' Griffith Park -- forcing the relocation of the condors and two vultures. SOT;very little rainfall. Fires that do take off is getting a good start and making a good run (good) It is unclear how the fire near the Los Angeles Zoo started. Officials believe the fire near Yosemite National Park was sparked by someone target shooting. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: Kevin White------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: APTN/John Mone--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS:----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE: BC-CA--California Wildfires, 4th Ld-Writethru------------------------------------

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