YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA - AUGUST 24: Firefighters move in to douse a spot fire while battling the Rim Fire on August 24, 2013 in Yosemite National Park, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 2,000 firefighters are battling the blaze that has entered a section of Yosemite National Park and is currently 5 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA - AUGUST 24: Firefighters move in to...
Alex Candia covers up to avoid breathing smoky air while walking along Highway 120 in Groveland, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. The Rim Fire has scorched over 150 square miles of terrain. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleAlex Candia covers up to avoid breathing smoky air while walking...
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA - AUGUST 24: A firefighter walks by a burning bush while battling the Rim Fire on August 24, 2013 in Yosemite National Park, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 2,000 firefighters are battling the blaze that has entered a section of Yosemite National Park and is currently 5 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA - AUGUST 24: A firefighter walks by a...
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA - AUGUST 24: Firefighters move away from a burning manzanita bush as they battle the Rim Fire on August 24, 2013 in Yosemite National Park, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 2,000 firefighters are battling the blaze that has entered a section of Yosemite National Park and is currently 5 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA - AUGUST 24: Firefighters move away from...
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA - AUGUST 24: U.S. Forest Service firefighter Chris Brossard talks on his radio while monitoring a spot fire while battling the Rim Fire on August 24, 2013 in Yosemite National Park, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 2,000 firefighters are battling the blaze that has entered a section of Yosemite National Park and is currently 5 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA - AUGUST 24: U.S. Forest Service...
Firefighters take a break after protecting Camp Mather from the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. The wildfire, one of the largest in the nation, has scorched over 150 square miles of terrain. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleFirefighters take a break after protecting Camp Mather from the Rim...
Flames roar through tree tops above Berkeley's Tuolumne Camp on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Burning near Yosemite National Park, the Rim Fire has scorched over 150 square miles of terrain. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleFlames roar through tree tops above Berkeley's Tuolumne Camp on...
A fire crew approaches a burned zone from the Rim Fire inside Yosemite National Park on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. The wildfire has scorched over 150 square miles of terrain. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleA fire crew approaches a burned zone from the Rim Fire inside...
A fire crew works a fire zone inside Yosemite National Park on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Burning near Yosemite National Park, The Rim Fire has scorched over 150 square miles of terrain. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleA fire crew works a fire zone inside Yosemite National Park on...
A firefighter uses a handtool to extinguish a hot spot from the Rim Fire near Camp Mather on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Burning near Yosemite National Park, the wildfire has scorched over 150 square miles of terrain. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleA firefighter uses a handtool to extinguish a hot spot from the Rim...
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Western edge of Rim Fire near Yosemite taken from airliner approaching SF Photo: Algreening, Algreening / Reader PhotoWestern edge of Rim Fire near Yosemite taken from airliner...
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Photo taken from airliner approaching SF Photo: Algreening, Algreening / Reader PhotoPhoto taken from airliner approaching SF
Photo taken from airliner approaching SF Photo: Algreening, Algreening / Reader PhotoPhoto taken from airliner approaching SF
Photo taken from airliner approaching SF Photo: Algreening, Algreening / Reader PhotoPhoto taken from airliner approaching SF
This photo obtained August 23, 2013 courtesy of the US Forest Service, shows the Rim Fire as it burns near Yosemite National Park, California. The wildfire outside Yosemite National Park, is one of more than 50 major brush blazes burning across the western United States , has more than tripled in size overnight and still threatens about 2,500 homes, hotels and camp buildings. Fire officials say that the blaze burning in remote, steep terrain has grown to more than 84 square miles (135 km) and was only 2 percent contained on August 22, 2013, down from 5 percent a day earlier. AFP PHOTO / US FOREST SERVICE == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE / MANDATORY CREDIT: "AFP PHOTO / US FOREST SERVICE / NO MARKETING / NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS / DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==HO/AFP/Getty Images Photo: Ho, AFP/Getty ImagesThis photo obtained August 23, 2013 courtesy of the US Forest...
This photo obtained August 23, 2013 courtesy of the US Forest Service, shows the Rim Fire as it burns near Yosemite National Park, California. The wildfire outside Yosemite National Park, is one of more than 50 major brush blazes burning across the western United States , has more than tripled in size overnight and still threatens about 2,500 homes, hotels and camp buildings. Fire officials say that the blaze burning in remote, steep terrain has grown to more than 84 square miles (135 km) and was only 2 percent contained on August 22, 2013, down from 5 percent a day earlier. AFP PHOTO / US FOREST SERVICE == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE / MANDATORY CREDIT: "AFP PHOTO / US FOREST SERVICE / NO MARKETING / NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS / DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==HO/AFP/Getty Images Photo: Ho, AFP/Getty ImagesThis photo obtained August 23, 2013 courtesy of the US Forest...
GROVELAND, CA - AUGUST 22: A firefighter from the Colorado based Long Canyon Fire Department monitors a back fire while battling the Rim Fire on August 22, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 1,000 firefighters are battling the blaze that was reduced to only 2 percent containment after it nearly tripled in size overnight. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesGROVELAND, CA - AUGUST 22: A firefighter from the Colorado based...
This photo obtained August 23, 2013 courtesy of the US Forest Service, shows the Rim Fire as it burns near Yosemite National Park, California. The wildfire outside Yosemite National Park, is one of more than 50 major brush blazes burning across the western United States , has more than tripled in size overnight and still threatens about 2,500 homes, hotels and camp buildings. Fire officials say that the blaze burning in remote, steep terrain has grown to more than 84 square miles and was only 2 percent contained on August 22, 2013, down from 5 percent a day earlier.Photo: Ho, AFP/Getty Images
This photo obtained August 23, 2013 courtesy of the US Forest...
Colorado Rural Protection firefighter Molly McGee fights the Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest Thursday, Aug.22, 2013.Photo: Andy Alfaro, Associated Press
Colorado Rural Protection firefighter Molly McGee fights the Rim...
Western edge of Rim Fire near Yosemite taken from airliner approaching San FranciscoPhoto: Algreening, Algreening / Reader Photo
Western edge of Rim Fire near Yosemite taken from airliner...
A firefighter from Cosumnes Fire Department monitors a back fire while battling the Rim Fire on August 22, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 1,000 firefighters are battling the blaze that was reduced to only 2 percent containment after it nearly tripled in size overnight.Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
A firefighter from Cosumnes Fire Department monitors a back fire...
A spot fire along Highway 120 on Thursday August 22, 2013, as the Rim Fire continues has grown to over 36,000 acres near Groveland, Calif. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleA spot fire along Highway 120 on Thursday August 22, 2013, as the...
A fire restrictions sign is partially burned away by the Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, in California. California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency due to the huge fire, one of several blazes burning in or near the nation's national parks and one of 50 major uncontained fires burning across the western U.S. Photo: Andy Alfaro, Associated PressA fire restrictions sign is partially burned away by the Rim Fire...
Fire hoses surround the buildings at Camp Mather as fire crews arrived this morning for a structure protection assignment on Thursday August 22, 2013, as the Rim Fire has grown to over 36,000 acres near Groveland, Calif. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleFire hoses surround the buildings at Camp Mather as fire crews...
Smoke from the Rim Fire is visible from satellite images. Photo: NOAASmoke from the Rim Fire is visible from satellite images.
Helicopters were out in force making water drops near Ferretti Rd. in Groveland, Calif., as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleHelicopters were out in force making water drops near Ferretti Rd....
This photo obtained August 23, 2013 courtesy of the US Forest Service, shows the Rim Fire as it burns near Yosemite National Park, California. The wildfire outside Yosemite National Park, is one of more than 50 major brush blazes burning across the western United States , has more than tripled in size overnight and still threatens about 2,500 homes, hotels and camp buildings. Fire officials say that the blaze burning in remote, steep terrain has grown to more than 84 square miles (135 km) and was only 2 percent contained on August 22, 2013, down from 5 percent a day earlier.Photo: Ho, AFP/Getty Images
This photo obtained August 23, 2013 courtesy of the US Forest...
A fire crew works on a back-fire to prevent the wildfire from crossing Ferretti Rd. on Thursday August 22, 2013, as the Rim Fire has grown to over 36,000 acres in Groveland, Calif. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleA fire crew works on a back-fire to prevent the wildfire from...
Fire crews set back-fires to prevent the wildfire from crossing Ferretti Rd. on Thursday August 22, 2013, as the Rim Fire has grown to over 36,000 acres in Groveland, Calif. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleFire crews set back-fires to prevent the wildfire from crossing...
A firefighter watches along Ferretti Rd. in Groveland, Calif., as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleA firefighter watches along Ferretti Rd. in Groveland, Calif., as...
A firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District monitors a back fire as he battles the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District monitors a back fire...
Helicopters were out in force making water drops near Ferretti Rd. in Groveland, Calif., as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleHelicopters were out in force making water drops near Ferretti Rd....
A U.S. Forest Service firefighter monitors the Rim Fire on August 22, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 1,000 firefighters are battling the blaze that was reduced to only 2 percent containment after it nearly tripled in size overnight.Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
A U.S. Forest Service firefighter monitors the Rim Fire on August...
as the more than 16,000 acre wildfire continues to grow near Groveland, Ca., Tuesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco Chronicleas the more than 16,000 acre wildfire continues to grow near...
Firefighters with engine 372 from El Cerrito,Calif. watch the perimeter of the Tuolumne Trails resort along Ferretti Rd. in Groveland, Calif., as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleFirefighters with engine 372 from El Cerrito,Calif. watch the...
Faller Craig Morgan who is responsible for cutting down unstable burned trees walks through a burned area off of Packard Canyon Rd. near Groveland, Ca., as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleFaller Craig Morgan who is responsible for cutting down unstable...
Fire burns near the Tuolumne Trails resort off Ferretti Rd. in Groveland, Ca., as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleFire burns near the Tuolumne Trails resort off Ferretti Rd. in...
Firefighters attend the 6 a.m. morning briefing at the incident base camp as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow near Groveland, Ca., on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleFirefighters attend the 6 a.m. morning briefing at the incident...
Homeowner Ty Vamosh watches the distant smoke near his property along Ferretti Rd. in Groveland, Ca., as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleHomeowner Ty Vamosh watches the distant smoke near his property...
A fire truck from Ebbetts Pass Fire District monitors a back fire while battling the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA fire truck from Ebbetts Pass Fire District monitors a back fire...
Firefighters from Ebbetts Pass Fire District monitor a back fire while battling the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFirefighters from Ebbetts Pass Fire District monitor a back fire...
Flames from the Rim Fire burn near a road sign pointing towards Yosemite on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFlames from the Rim Fire burn near a road sign pointing towards...
The sun sets through heavy smoke from the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesThe sun sets through heavy smoke from the Rim Fire on August 21,...
Helicopters were out in force making water drops anear Ferretti Rd. in Groveland, Calif., as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleHelicopters were out in force making water drops anear Ferretti Rd....
Helicopters were out in force making water drops along Ferretti Rd. in Groveland, Calif., as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleHelicopters were out in force making water drops along Ferretti Rd....
A firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a hose to cool down hot spots while battling the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a hose to cool...
Firefighters attend the 6 a.m. morning briefing at the incident base camp as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow near Groveland, Ca., on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleFirefighters attend the 6 a.m. morning briefing at the incident...
A firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a drip torch to light a back fire while battling the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a drip torch to...
Helicopters were out in force making water drops along Ferretti Rd. in Groveland, Calif., as the 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleHelicopters were out in force making water drops along Ferretti Rd....
Fire crews set back-fires to prevent the wildfire from crossing Ferretti Rd. on Thursday August 22, 2013, as the Rim Fire has grown to over 36,000 acres in Groveland, Calif. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleFire crews set back-fires to prevent the wildfire from crossing...
A firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a hose to cool down hot spots of back fire while battling the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a hose to cool...
A firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a hose to cool down hot spots of back fire while battling the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a hose to cool...
A Smokey the Bear sigb is posted along US highway 120 as the Rim Fire burns out of control on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA Smokey the Bear sigb is posted along US highway 120 as the Rim...
A firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a hose to cool down hot spots of back fire as he battles the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a hose to cool...
A firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a drip torch to light a back fire as they battle the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District uses a drip torch to...
Firefighters from Ebbetts Pass Fire District monitor a back fire as they battle the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFirefighters from Ebbetts Pass Fire District monitor a back fire as...
An air tanker drops fire retardent near Ferretti Rd. in Groveland, Ca., as the more than 16,000 acre Rim Fire continues to grow on Wednesday August 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleAn air tanker drops fire retardent near Ferretti Rd. in Groveland,...
Fire consumes trees along US highway 120 as the Rim Fire burns out of control on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFire consumes trees along US highway 120 as the Rim Fire burns out...
Firefighters monitor a back fire while battling the Rim Fire on August 21, 2013 in Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFirefighters monitor a back fire while battling the Rim Fire on...
Fire consumes trees along US highway 120 as the Rim Fire burns out of control on August 21, 2013 in Buck Meadows, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFire consumes trees along US highway 120 as the Rim Fire burns out...
Fire consumes trees along US highway 120 as the Rim Fire burns out of control on August 21, 2013 in Buck Meadows, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFire consumes trees along US highway 120 as the Rim Fire burns out...
A car drives along US highway 120 as the Rim Fire burns out of control on August 21, 2013 in Buck Meadows, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA car drives along US highway 120 as the Rim Fire burns out of...
Fire consumes trees along US highway 120 as the Rim Fire burns out of control on August 21, 2013 in Buck Meadows, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 2,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze that is only 5 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFire consumes trees along US highway 120 as the Rim Fire burns out...
Bar owner Chris Loh is keeping the historic Iron Door Saloon open for business in Groveland, Calif. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, despite the Rim Fire continuing to burn out of control. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleBar owner Chris Loh is keeping the historic Iron Door Saloon open...
Bar owner Chris Loh is keeping the historic Iron Door Saloon open for business in Groveland, Calif. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, despite the Rim Fire continuing to burn out of control. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleBar owner Chris Loh is keeping the historic Iron Door Saloon open...
The historic Iron Door Saloon remains open for business in Groveland, Calif. despite the Rim Fire raging out of control on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. The wild fire has scorched over 150 square miles of terrain. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleThe historic Iron Door Saloon remains open for business in...
Lynne Dust (left) and Cindy Watts are among residents of the Groveland, Calif. area to attend a community meeting for updates on the Rim Fire on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleLynne Dust (left) and Cindy Watts are among residents of the...
A dog named Regan joins other locals to hear updates from firefighters on the Rim Fire in Groveland, Calif. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleA dog named Regan joins other locals to hear updates from...
Mike Dueitt (left), deputy incident commander of the Rim Fire, updates residents on the status of the wild fire in Groveland, Calif. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleMike Dueitt (left), deputy incident commander of the Rim Fire,...
The historic Iron Door Saloon remains open for business in Groveland, Calif. despite the Rim Fire raging out of control on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. The wild fire has scorched over 150 square miles of terrain. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleThe historic Iron Door Saloon remains open for business in...
Corinna Loh gets her first look at the remains of a 4-bedroom home at her family's Spinning Wheel Ranch resort in Tuolumne County on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. The Rim Fire blazed through the property earlier in the week, destroying the home Loh grew up in, which was among several vacation rental homes on the property, as well as a 2-bedroom cabin. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleCorinna Loh gets her first look at the remains of a 4-bedroom home...
Despite evacuation orders and a sudden drop in tourism because of the Rim Fire, many residents chose to stay in town and keep their businesses open in Groveland, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleDespite evacuation orders and a sudden drop in tourism because of...
Residents gather in the gymnasium of the local school to hear updates on the Rim Fire in Groveland, Calif. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. The wild fire has scorched over 150 square miles of terrain. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleResidents gather in the gymnasium of the local school to hear...
Paul Frank (center), who owns a home in nearby Greely Hill, attends a community meeting to hear updates by fire officials on the Rim Fire in Groveland, Calif. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChroniclePaul Frank (center), who owns a home in nearby Greely Hill, attends...
Corinna Loh gets her first look at the remains of a 4-bedroom home at her family's Spinning Wheel Ranch resort in Tuolumne County on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. The Rim Fire blazed through the property earlier in the week, destroying the home Loh grew up in, which was among several vacation rental homes on the property, as well as a 2-bedroom cabin. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleCorinna Loh gets her first look at the remains of a 4-bedroom home...
Corinna Loh views the remains of a 4-bedroom home at her family's Spinning Wheel Ranch resort in Tuolumne County on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. The Rim Fire blazed through the property earlier in the week, destroying the home Loh grew up in, which was among several vacation rental homes on the property, as well as a 2-bedroom cabin. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleCorinna Loh views the remains of a 4-bedroom home at her family's...
Corinna Loh views the remains of a 4-bedroom home at her family's Spinning Wheel Ranch resort in Tuolumne County on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. The Rim Fire blazed through the property earlier in the week, destroying the home Loh grew up in, which was among several vacation rental homes on the property, as well as a 2-bedroom cabin. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleCorinna Loh views the remains of a 4-bedroom home at her family's...
A road sign shows fire damage above a valley scorched by the Rim Fire in Tuolumne County on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleA road sign shows fire damage above a valley scorched by the Rim...
A burned road sign is a reminder of the Rim Fire still burning out of control in Tuolumne County on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleA burned road sign is a reminder of the Rim Fire still burning out...
Residents display their appreciation for emergency responders with a banner in front of the Iron Door Saloon in Groveland, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. The Rim Fire has scorched over 150 square miles of terrain. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleResidents display their appreciation for emergency responders with...
Fire personnel drive on Highway 120 in Groveland, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. The Rim Fire has scorched over 150 square miles of terrain. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleFire personnel drive on Highway 120 in Groveland, Calif. on...
Bar owner Chris Loh is keeping the historic Iron Door Saloon open for business in Groveland, Calif. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, despite the Rim Fire continuing to burn out of control. Photo: Paul Chinn, The ChronicleBar owner Chris Loh is keeping the historic Iron Door Saloon open...
Chris Loh runs the Iron Door Saloon in Groveland, a Sierra foothills town that relies on the thousands of tourists pouring through on their way to Yosemite during the summer. Photo: Michael Macor, San Francisco ChronicleChris Loh runs the Iron Door Saloon in Groveland, a Sierra...
