Updated: August 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Yosemite wildfires
A charred caution sign which warns that winter snow removal is not done on a regular basis is seen at the Rim Fire just outside of Yosemite National Park, California, August 27, 2013. The Rim Fire, one of the largest California wildfires on record roared deeper east into Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, frightening away many late-summer visitors, while the sprawling blaze also crept closer to thousands of homes west of the park. REUTERS/David McNew (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) *** Local Caption *** DLM007_USA-FIRE-YOS_0828_11.JPG
An building and pickup burnt by the Rim Fire Mike McMillan/ US Forest Service / Handout via Reuters
Ackerson Meadow livestock are shown at the Rim Fire in this undated United States Forest Service handout photo near Yosemite National Park, California, released to Reuters August 27, 2013. The Rim Fire, one of the largest wildfires in California history, roared deeper into Yosemite National Park early on Tuesday while flames on the opposite side of the sprawling blaze crept closer toward thousands of homes outside the park, fire officials said. REUTERS/Mike McMillan/U.S. Forest Service/Handout via Reuters (UNITED STATES - Tags: DISASTER ANIMALS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS *** Local Caption *** LOA109_USA-FIRE-YOS_0828_11.JPG
Ground fuel and ladder fuel burn at the Rim Fire. Mike McMillan / US Forest Service/ Handout via Reuters
The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on Nasa's Aqua satellite captures the Rim fire burning in and near Yosemite National Park. Jeff Schmaltz / Reuters
Firefighter Brandon Wenger stands along Highway 120 while monitoring a backburn during the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park in California. Jae C. Hong / AP Photo
Firefighter Russell Mitchell monitors a back burn. Jae C Hong / AP Photo