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California’s record snowpack and the rising temperatures are setting the stage for new problems. The threat of flooding will close most of the Yosemite Valley Friday through at least next Wednesday. Ian Cull reports.

A father and son duo on Tuesday begin an attempt to scale El Capitan at Yosemite National Park, a feat that would make the 8-year-old boy the youngest to climb the world-renowned peak.

A father and son on Tuesday begin an attempt to scale El Capitan at Yosemite National Park, a feat that would make the 8-year-old boy the youngest to climb the world-renowned peak. Kris Sanchez reports.

At least 135 homes and other structures have been destroyed by a California forest fire near Yosemite National Park, officials said Thursday.

Firefighters have significantly slowed the spread of a California forest fire near Yosemite National Park, allowing officials to lift some evacuation orders for residents of remote mountain communities. The Oak Fire in Mariposa County has churned through more than 29 square miles of tinder-dry trees and brush, with 36% containment. Fire spokesperson Chris Garcia says around 3,800 people were allowed...

Drifting smoke from the massive Oak Fire burning near Yosemite will bring hazy skies to the Bay Area over the next few days, prompting air district officials to extend an air quality advisory through Wednesday. Bob Redell and Vianey Arana report.

NBC Bay Area’s Cheryl Hurd breaks down which local fire departments are sending crews to help battle the Oak Fire near Yosemite.

Thousands are evacuated due to a wildfire outside Yosemite and more are being told they could be asked to leave soon. Beth Pratt has lived in the neighboring Midpines for more than 25 years and provides the latest.

The smoke from the Oak Fire is now starting to make its way into the Bay Area, prompting an air quality advisory for the region. Pete Suratos reports in Contra Costa County, where residents were starting to see skies clear after an earlier fire.

Dozens of Bay Area firefighters are among the hundreds on the front lines of the Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County near Yosemite National Park. However, concerns grow locally and agencies wonder if they’ll have the ability to respond if a major fire erupts in the Bay Area.

Dozens of Bay Area firefighters were sent to assist in battling the Oak Fire in Mariposa County near Yosemite. However, local fire agencies are worried they will be short staffed if fires erupt in the Bay Area. Marianne Favro reports.

Drifting smoke from the massive Oak Fire burning near Yosemite will bring hazy skies to the Bay Area over the next few days, prompting air district officials to extend an air quality advisory through Wednesday. Vianey Arana reports.

Drifting smoke from the massive Oak Fire burning near Yosemite will bring hazy skies to the Bay Area over the next few days, prompting air district officials to extend an air quality advisory through Wednesday.

An Alameda County Strike Team headed out on Saturday to assist Cal Fire crews battling the Oak Fire in Mariposa County west of Yosemite, according to the Oakland and Fremont fire officials. Bob Redell reports.

Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Mariposa County Saturday due to the effects of the Oak Fire.

A destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park burned out of control Sunday and has grown into one of California’s biggest blazes of the year, forcing thousands of residents to flee remote mountain communities.

Flames from the Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County is racing toward homes and showing no signs of slowing down. The fire has burned more than 12,000 acres and it ignited in steep, rough terrain which has made it tough for crews to gain access.

The Oak Fire continues to spread with no containment and forcing evacuations in Mariposa County. So far, the fire has burned almost 10,000 acres.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Alameda County Strike Team headed out on Saturday to assist Cal Fire crews battling the Oak Fire in Mariposa County west of Yosemite, according to the Oakland and Fremont Fire Departments, which are part of the team.

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuations and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.