In this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 image provided by the U.S. Forest Service, a member of the BLM Silver State Hotshot crew patrols the fire line during burn operations on the southern flank of the Rim Fire in California. The blaze has scorched 343 square miles of brush, oaks and pines and 11 homes, as of Saturday Aug. 31, 2013. Photo: U.S. Forest Service, Mike McMillanIn this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 image provided by the U.S. Forest...
A Smokey the Bear sign 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. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA Smokey the Bear sign is posted along US highway 120 as the Rim...
A vehicle from San Andreas fire department drives by a back fire as crews 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. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA vehicle from San Andreas fire department drives by a back fire 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. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA firefighter from Ebbetts Pass Fire District monitors 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. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFlames from the Rim Fire burn near a road sign pointing towards...
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. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFirefighters from Ebbetts Pass Fire District monitor 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. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFirefighters from Ebbetts Pass Fire District monitor a back fire...
An air tanker drops fire retardant on a ridge ahead of the advancing 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. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesAn air tanker drops fire retardant on a ridge ahead of the...
Firefighters from Cosumnes Fire Department monitor 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. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFirefighters from Cosumnes Fire Department monitor a back fire...
A coyote walks across U.S. Highway 120, shut down due to the Rim Fire on August 23, 2013 near Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA coyote walks across U.S. Highway 120, shut down due to the Rim...
The remains of a small tree stands near a grove of trees burned by the Rim Fire outside of Camp Mather on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesThe remains of a small tree stands near a grove of trees burned by...
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. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFirefighters move in to douse a spot fire while battling the Rim...
The Rim Fire consumes trees on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesThe Rim Fire consumes trees on August 24, 2013 near Groveland,...
A firefighter uses a hose to douse the flames of the Rim Fire on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA firefighter uses a hose to douse the flames of the Rim Fire on...
A member of the West Stanislaus County Fire Department monitors the Rim Fire along highway 120 on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA member of the West Stanislaus County Fire Department monitors the...
A member of the West Stanislaus County Fire Department monitors the Rim Fire along highway 120 on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, California. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA member of the West Stanislaus County Fire Department monitors the...
Smoke from the Rim Fire fills the sky on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesSmoke from the Rim Fire fills the sky on August 24, 2013 near...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service firefighter Corey Adams sits on a tree stump as he monitors the Rim Fire on August 25, 2013 near Groveland, California. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service firefighter Corey Adams sits on a...
Flames from the Rim Fire consume trees on August 25, 2013 near Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFlames from the Rim Fire consume trees on August 25, 2013 near...
Trees burned by the Rim Fire stand on August 25, 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. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesTrees burned by the Rim Fire stand on August 25, 2013 in Yosemite...
A burned car sits on the side of the road after being consumed by the Rim Fire on August 25, 2013 near Groveland, California. The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control and threatens 4,500 homes outside of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA burned car sits on the side of the road after being consumed by...
A fire truck drives past burning trees as firefighters continue to battle the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013. Crews working to contain one of California's largest-ever wildfires gained some ground Monday against the flames threatening San Francisco's water supply, several towns near Yosemite National Park and historic giant sequoias.Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
A fire truck drives past burning trees as firefighters continue to...
Paint peels after the sign was burned from the Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest along Highway 120 near Yosemite National Park, Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 in, Calif. With winds gusting to 25mph on Sierra, hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to protect this and other communities in the path of the Rim Fire raging north of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Paul Kitagaki Jr., Associated PressPaint peels after the sign was burned from the Rim Fire in the...
A burned SUV sits in front of a campground destroyed by the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013. Crews working to contain one of California's largest-ever wildfires gained some ground Monday against the flames threatening San Francisco's water supply, several towns near Yosemite National Park and historic giant sequoias. Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated PressA burned SUV sits in front of a campground destroyed by the Rim...
Firefighter A.J. Tevis watches the flames of the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. With winds gusting to 50 mph on Sierra mountain ridges and flames jumping from treetop to treetop, hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to protect this and other communities in the path of the Rim Fire raging north of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated PressFirefighter A.J. Tevis watches the flames of the Rim Fire near...
The Rim Fire burns along Highway 120 near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. With winds gusting and flames jumping from treetop to treetop, hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to protect communities in the path of the Rim Fire raging north of Yosemite National Park.Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
The Rim Fire burns along Highway 120 near Yosemite National Park,...
A structure at a campground burns after being consumed by the Rim Fire on August 25, 2013 near Groveland, 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 7 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA structure at a campground burns after being consumed by the Rim...
Trees burn as firefighters continue to battle the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. With winds gusting to 50 mph on Sierra mountain ridges and flames jumping from treetop to treetop, hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to protect this and other communities in the path of the Rim Fire raging north of Yosemite National Park.Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
Trees burn as firefighters continue to battle the Rim Fire near...
A firefighter watches for spot fires during a burnout operation while battling the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. Fire crews are clearing brush and setting sprinklers to protect two groves of giant sequoias as a massive week-old wildfire rages along the remote northwest edge of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated PressA firefighter watches for spot fires during a burnout operation...
A Cal Fire firefighter monitors the Rim Fire as it burns through a grove of trees on August 25, 2013 near Groveland, 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 7 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA Cal Fire firefighter monitors the Rim Fire as it burns through a...
Trees burn in a burnout fire as firefighters continue to battle the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. Fire crews are clearing brush and setting sprinklers to protect two groves of giant sequoias as a massive week-old wildfire rages along the remote northwest edge of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated PressTrees burn in a burnout fire as firefighters continue to battle the...
Flames from the Rim Fire consume trees on August 25, 2013 near Groveland, 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 7 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFlames from the Rim Fire consume trees on August 25, 2013 near...
Inmate firefighters walk along state Highway 120 as firefighters continue to battle the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. Fire crews are clearing brush and setting sprinklers to protect two groves of giant sequoias as a massive week-old wildfire rages along the remote northwest edge of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated PressInmate firefighters walk along state Highway 120 as firefighters...
Flames billow from the front of a car that was consumed by the Rim Fire on August 25, 2013 near Groveland, 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 7 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFlames billow from the front of a car that was consumed by the Rim...
Embers from burning trees fill the air as firefighters continues to battle the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. Fire crews are clearing brush and setting sprinklers to protect two groves of giant sequoias as a massive week-old wildfire rages along the remote northwest edge of Yosemite National Park.Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
Embers from burning trees fill the air as firefighters continues to...
A Murphys Fire District firefighter stops his vehicle as a massive wall of fire from the Rim Fire consumes trees along highway 120 on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, 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: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA Murphys Fire District firefighter stops his vehicle as a...
Firefighters use a hose to douse the flames of the Rim Fire on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, 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: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesFirefighters use a hose to douse the flames of the Rim Fire on...
A forest smolders as the Rim Fire continues to burn near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Fire crews are clearing brush and setting sprinklers to protect two groves of giant sequoias as a massive week-old wildfire rages along the remote northwest edge of Yosemite National Park. Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated PressA forest smolders as the Rim Fire continues to burn near Yosemite...
A firefighting helicopter prepares to drop water on the Rim Fire on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, 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: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA firefighting helicopter prepares to drop water on the Rim Fire on...
West Stanislaus County Fire firefighters monitor the Rim Fire along highway 120 on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, 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: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesWest Stanislaus County Fire firefighters monitor the Rim Fire along...
Big Bear firefighter Jon Curtis keeps a close eye on a 'slop over' fire that jumped Hwy 120 just east of Hardin Flat Road while fighting the Rim Fire, which continues to burn uncontrolled in the Stanislaus National Forest Saturday Aug. 24, 2013. Photo: Elias Funez, Associated PressBig Bear firefighter Jon Curtis keeps a close eye on a 'slop over'...
Smoke clouds from the Rim Fire in the western Sierra Nevada loom up some 20 miles behind the famed granite monolith known as Half Dome, left center, in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Crews working to contain one of California's largest-ever wildfires gained some ground Monday against the flames threatening San Francisco's water supply, several towns near Yosemite National Park and historic giant sequoias. Containment of the Rim Fire more than doubled to 15 percent, although it was within a mile of the park's Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, the source of San Francisco's famously pure drinking water, officials said Monday. Photo: Tami Abdollah, Associated PressSmoke clouds from the Rim Fire in the western Sierra Nevada loom up...
The Rim Fire burns near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Fire crews are clearing brush and setting sprinklers to protect two groves of giant sequoias as a massive week-old wildfire rages along the remote northwest edge of Yosemite National Park.Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
The Rim Fire burns near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on...
Firefighter John Curtis, of Big Bear, Calif., watches the Rim Fire burn near Yosemite National Park, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Fire crews are clearing brush and setting sprinklers to protect two groves of giant sequoias as a massive week-old wildfire rages along the remote northwest edge of Yosemite National Park.Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated Press
Firefighter John Curtis, of Big Bear, Calif., watches the Rim Fire...
A firefighter uses a hose to douse the flames of the Rim Fire on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, 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: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
A firefighter uses a hose to douse the flames of the Rim Fire on...
A Murphys Fire District firefighter stops his vehicle as a massive wall of fire from the Rim Fire consumes trees along highway 120 on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, 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: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA Murphys Fire District firefighter stops his vehicle as a massive...
A member of the West Stanislaus County Fire Department monitors the Rim Fire along highway 120 on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, 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: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA member of the West Stanislaus County Fire Department monitors the...
The Rim Fire consumes trees on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, 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: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesThe Rim Fire consumes trees on August 24, 2013 near Groveland,...
A cow walks through a section of forest that was burned by the Rim Fire outside of Camp Mather on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, 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: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA cow walks through a section of forest that was burned by the Rim...
A Murphys Fire District firefighter stops his vehicle as a massive wall of fire from the Rim Fire consumes trees along highway 120 on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, 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: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA Murphys Fire District firefighter stops his vehicle as a massive...
Cows walk through a section of forest that was burned by the Rim Fire outside of Camp Mather on August 24, 2013 near Groveland, 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: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesCows walk through a section of forest that was burned by the Rim...
The Rim Fire erupts as it approaches Yosemite Lakes on August 23, 2013 near Groveland, 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 entered a section of Yosemite National Park overnight and is only 2 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesThe Rim Fire erupts as it approaches Yosemite Lakes on August 23,...
Letters on a road sign are seen melted after being burned by the Rim Fire on August 23, 2013 near Groveland, 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 entered a section of Yosemite National Park overnight and is only 2 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesLetters on a road sign are seen melted after being burned by the...
This photo obtained August 23, 2013 courtesy of the US Forest Service, shows the Rim Fire as it burns close to Groveland Ranger Station 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, Getty Images
This 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. Photo: HO, Getty ImagesThis photo obtained August 23, 2013 courtesy of the US Forest...
A burned refrigerator sits in the rubble of a building destroyed by the Rim Fire on August 23, 2013 near Groveland, 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 entered a section of Yosemite National Park overnight and is only 2 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesA burned refrigerator sits in the rubble of a building destroyed by...
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, Getty ImagesThis photo obtained August 23, 2013 courtesy of the US Forest...
The Rim Fire erupts as it approaches Yosemite Lake on August 23, 2013 near Groveland, 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 entered a section of Yosemite National Park overnight and is only 2 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesThe Rim Fire erupts as it approaches Yosemite Lake on August 23,...
Charred brush sits next to the Hetch Hetchy entrance to Yosemite National Park after the Rim Fire burned through on August 23, 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 entered a section of Yosemite National Park overnight and is only 2 percent contained. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesCharred brush sits next to the Hetch Hetchy entrance to Yosemite...
In this Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 photo provided by the California Army National Guard on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, the 129th Rescue Wing's HH-60 Pave Hawk air crews battle the Rim Fire over Yosemite National Park, Calif., in support of the U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE. Photo: Master Sgt. Julie Avey, Associated PressIn this Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 photo provided by the California...
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 ImagesA firefighter from Cosumnes Fire Department monitors a back fire...
Smoke from the Rim Fire is visible near the Hetch Hetchy reservoir on August 22, 2013 in Yosemite National Park, 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 ImagesSmoke from the Rim Fire is visible near the Hetch Hetchy reservoir...
A firefighter uses a drip torch to light 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 ImagesA firefighter uses a drip torch to light a back fire while battling...
In this Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 photo provided by the California Army National Guard, Sgt. Chris Boni, crew chief from the 1-140th Aviation Battalion (Air Assault) from Los Alamitos Joint Training Base (JFTB), releases water to help control the Rim fire below near Yosemite National Park, Calif. The The UH-60 Black Hawk Crews are battling the Rim wildfire, one of the largest in California history, in support of the U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE. Photo: Master Sgt. Julie Avey, Associated PressIn this Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 photo provided by the California...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
Members of the U.S. Forest Service firefighting crew work to control hot spots at the Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest Tuesday Aug. 20, 2013. Photo: Andy Alfaro, Associated PressMembers of the U.S. Forest Service firefighting crew work to...
A U.S. Forest Service firefighter moves away from a quickly moving section of the Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013. Photo: Andy Alfaro, Associated PressA U.S. Forest Service firefighter moves away from a quickly moving...
In this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service, a member of the Bureau of Land Management Silver State Hotshot crew from Elko, Nevada, walks through a burn operation on the southern flank of the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park in Calif. The wildfire burning in and around Yosemite National Park has become the fourth-largest conflagration in California history. Photo: U.S. Forest Service, Mike McMillanIn this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 photo provided by the U.S. Forest...
In this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service, a member of the Bureau of Land Management Silver State Hotshot crew from Elko, Nevada, stands by a burn operation on the southern flank of the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park in California. The wildfire burning in and around Yosemite National Park has become the fourth-largest conflagration in California history. Photo: U.S. Forest Service, Mike McMillanIn this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 photo provided by the U.S. Forest...
In this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service, a fire crew stands watch along a fire break near a burn operation on the southern flank of the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park in California. The wildfire burning in and around Yosemite National Park has become the fourth-largest conflagration in California history. Photo: U.S. Forest Service, Mike McMillanIn this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 photo provided by the U.S. Forest...
In this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service, a member of the Monterey Hotshots carries a gas can near a burn operation on the southern flank of the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park in California. The wildfire burning in and around Yosemite National Park has become the fourth-largest conflagration in California history. Photo: U.S. Forest Service, Mike McMillanIn this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 photo provided by the U.S. Forest...
In this photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service, a member of the BLM Silver State Hotshot crew using a drip torch to set back fires on the southern flank of the Rim Fire on Pilot Peak, Calif., Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 The blaze has scorched 343 square miles of brush, oaks and pines and 11 homes, as of Saturday Aug. 31, 2013. Photo: U.S. Forest ServiceIn this photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service, a member of the...
In this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service, firefighters, right, watch over a burn operation on the southern flank of the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park in California. The wildfire burning in and around Yosemite National Park has become the fourth-largest conflagration in California history. Photo: U.S. Forest Service, Mike McMillanIn this Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 photo provided by the U.S. Forest...
In this photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service, members of the BLM Silver State Hotshot crew perform burn operations on the southern flank of the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park in California Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. The blaze has scorched 343 square miles of brush, oaks and pines and 11 homes, as of Saturday Aug. 31, 2013. Photo: U.S. Forest ServiceIn this photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service, members of the...
A look at the area of the Rim Fire in Yosemite National Park in California. ; 3c x 5 inches; 146 mm x 127 mm; Photo: APA look at the area of the Rim Fire in Yosemite National Park in...
