California's biggest blaze expanded further overnight and came closer to a small development in Kings Canyon National Park that houses rangers headquarters, campgrounds, a lodge, a store and a restaurant.
Cal Fire said Monday the wildfire has charred 148 square miles with flames feeding on chaparral and timber stricken by drought.
Over the weekend, the fire reached an area about 1.5 miles away from Cedar Grove, a small development on Highway 180 near the eastern end of the canyon.
The fire in Fresno County is currently the largest of six blazes burning in California. It is 31 percent contained.
The blaze that began July 31 during a lightning strike has closed roads and about 10 campgrounds around Hume Lake and Kings Canyon.
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