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Big Bear Hotshot firefighters create a firewall as Ferguson approaches the fire in the Stanislaus National Forest near Yosemite National Park, California on July 21, 2018.
Firefighters Big Bear Hotshots create a firewall. Ferguson's fire approaches Stanislaus National Forest, near Yosemite National Park, California, July 21, 2018.
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The flames of Ferguson's Fire Ridge a hill in the Stanislaus National Forest, near Yosemite National Park, California on July 21, 2018.
The flames of Ferguson's Fire Ridge a hill in the Stanislaus National Forest, near Yosemite National Park on July 21, 2018.
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Firefighters watch a tanker fall late while they fight the Ferguson fire in the Stanislaus National Forest near Yosemite National Park, California on July 21, 2018. [19659037] in the Stanislaus National Forest, near Yosemite National Park, California, July 21, 2018.
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A plane fighting the Ferguson fire passes the setting sun in Mariposa County, California, near Yosemite National Park, on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
A Ferguson fighter plane passes the setting sun in Mariposa County, California. ., near Yosemite National Park on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
Photo: Noah Berger / Associated Press
Yosemite Valley looks strange strangled in smoke by Ferguson fire on July 18, 2018.
The Yosemite Valley seems strangely smothered by Ferguson's fire on July 18, 2018.
Photo: Park National Yosemite
Firefighters drive along a fire when Ferguson's fire burns in the Stanislaus National Forest, near Yosemite National Park, California, on July 21, 2018.
Firefighters fired in the Stanislaus National Forest. near Yosemite National Park, California, July 21, 2018.
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Ferguson's fire burns along a ridge line in unincorporated Mariposa County, California on Monday, July 16, 2018. (AP Photo / Noah Berger)
Ferguson's fire burns along a ridge line. Monday, July 16, 2018. (Photo AP / Noah Berger)
Photo: Noah Berger / Associated Press
Firefighters build a firewall by trying to contain Ferguson's fire in the Stanislaus National Forest in California on July 22, 2018.
Firefighters build a firewall while trying to contain the fire Ferguson fire in the Stanislaus National Forest. July 22, 2018.
Photo: Noah Berger / AFP / Getty Images
Ferguson's fire burns near Yosemite National Park on Sunday, July 15, 2018, seen from El Portal, California.
Ferguson's fire burns near Yosemite National Park on Sunday, July 15, 2018, seen from El Portail, California
Photo: Carrie Anderson, PA
A bulldozer operator prepares to create a fire cup fighting the Ferguson fire in the Stanislaus National Forest, near Yosemite National Park, California on July 21, 2018.
An operator of bulldozer prepares for Ferguson's fire in Stanislaus National Forest, near Yosemite National Park, California, July 21, 2018.
Photo: NOAH BERGER, AFP / Getty Images
Photo: Noah Berger, Associated Press
: Noah Berger, AP
Photo: Noah Berger, AP
A sign thanking firefighters battling Ferguson's fire is displayed in front of the Midpines Country Store along Highway 140 in Midpines, California on Saturday, July 21, 2018.
A sign thanking firefighters battling The Ferguson Fire is displayed in front of the Midpines Country Store along Highway 140 in Midpines, California on Saturday, July 21, 2018.
Photo: Andrew Kuhn, Associated Press
Ferguson's fire burns near Yosemite National Park on Sunday, July 15, 2018, seen from El Portal, California.
Ferguson's fire burns near Yosemite National Park on Sunday, July 15, 2018, seen from El Portail, California
Photo: Carrie Anderson / Associated Press
A tanker falls self-timer while fighting the Ferguson fire in the Stanislaus National Forest, near Yosemite National Park, California on July 21, 2018.
An airplane -citerne falls delaying fire Ferguson in the Stanislaus National Forest near Yosemite National Park, California, July 21, 2018.
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Ferguson's fire flames burn in a hill in Mariposa County, not insulated, near Yosemite National Park, on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
Ferguson's fire flames burn a hill in Mariposa County not incorporated. near Yosemite National Park on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
Photo: Noah Berger / Associated Press
A helicopter recovers the water from the Merced River to fight the Ferguson fire along a steep terrain behind the Redbud Lodge near El Portal, along Route 140 in the county of Mariposa, Calif., on Saturday, July 14, 2018.
The water of the Merced River to fight the Ferguson fire along a steep terrain behind the Redbud Lodge near El Portal on along Route 140 in Mariposa County, California on Saturday, July 14, 2018.
Photo: Andrew Kuhn / Associated Press
Kern County firefighters head for the Redbud Lodge to fight the Ferguson fire along Highway 140 near El Portal in Mariposa County, California on Saturday, July 14, 2018. [19659037KernCountyfirefighterstraveltoRedbudLodgetofighttheFergusonfirealongHighway140nearElPortalinMariposaCountyCaliforniaonSaturdayJuly142018
Photo: Andrew Kuhn / Associated Press
The Ferguson Fire, which burns in steep, rugged terrain in the Sierra National Forest, on Sunday, July 16, 2018. It closed Highway 140 and threatens a number of structures
Ferguson Fire, burning in steep terrain terrain in the Sierra National Forest on Sunday, July 16, 2018. He closed Highway 140 and threatens a number of structures.
Photo: Blake Scott, National Parks Service
Firefighters battle the Ferguson Fire in Jerseydale, California on July 22, 2018.
Firefighters battle the Ferguson Fire in Jerseydale, California on July 22, 2018. [19659032] Photo: Noah Berger / AFP / Getty Images
On July 17th, smoke rises above the trees near the Yosemite Falls area in Yosemite National Park.
Smoke rises above trees near Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park on July 17th. / AFP / Getty Images
The Yosemite Valley will be evacuated and closed to all visitors on Wednesday because of the Ferguson fire which burns largely to the limit west of the park.
Hotels, campgrounds and visitor services in the valley and at Wawona at the south end of the park will close Wednesday at noon and remain closed "at least until Sunday," said Park spokesman Scott Gediman. Visitors can exit the park via highways 120 and 41.
The wildfire burning in rugged and rugged terrain near Yosemite National Park is still spreading to the park, but firefighters are gaining ground
. 36,587 acres, is contained at 25%, said fire officials Tuesday morning.
"We are progressing slowly," said Rich Eagan, a spokesman for the fire department. "Maybe not as fast as some people would like, but we are working hard and making progress."
Favorable weather conditions allowed crews to establish more lines around the fire at the airport. 39, help with planes and helicopters. The lines help to prevent the spread of fire.
However, the high temperatures expected Wednesday and Thursday – which are expected to reach 103 degrees – should make firefighting more difficult over the next few days, Eagan said. began on July 13 in the Merced River Canyon, west of Yosemite National Park, along Highway 140. The flames reached about two miles from the park and forced the closure of Highway 140 and the 39th. Arch Rock entrance. Some homes for employees and visitors were evacuated and smoky clouds of smoke invaded the Yosemite Valley at the height of the tourist season.
The fire also killed a firefighter and injured six of them. .
fought against hell. They were assisted by 194 engines, 45 water calls, 16 helicopters, 91 crews and 52 bulldozers. Firefighters from all over the country continue to sink in Mariposa County.
Yosemite remains open, and although crowded with tourists, heavy smoke has hindered hiking and other outdoor activities. The air quality in the Yosemite Valley has been measured to unhealthy levels and people sensitive to smoke are encouraged to avoid physical activity.
Michael Cabanatuan is a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @ctuan
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