In pictures: Yosemite forest fires continue to rage
Show all 24A raging wildfire in Yosemite National Park is continuing to cause chaos. Rugged terrain, strong winds and bone-dry conditions have hampered firefighters' efforts to contain the blaze, which began on 17 August. The cause of the fire, which has so far destroyed 23 structures, has not yet been determined.
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