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July 11, 2022

California Fire Threatens Giant Sequoia Trees in Yosemite National Park
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In California, a fire near Yosemite National Park has grown to over
1,600 acres. It is threatening the park's Mariposa Grove, which is the
home to over 500 giant sequoia trees. As of Sunday, the fire was 0%
contained. Meanwhile, in Utah, the Halfway Hill Fire has grown to nearly
8,000 acres.


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