Wildfire burning in Yosemite is growing rapidly; more firefighting resources on the way | National

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Washburn Fire burning in Yosemite National Park has grown significantly to more than 700 acres, firefighters reported Saturday morning.
The fire has spread to about 300 acres in one day since evacuations began. More than 200 firefighters are working to put out the flames, with more expected to arrive in the coming days.
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