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The fast-moving Oak fire near Yosemite National Park grew to 9,500 acres by Saturday afternoon.

A huge wildfire near Yosemite has almost doubled in size to 12,000 acres and - firefighters have warned that it is still zero percent contained.

Over 400 firefighters battling blaze, which has destroyed 10 residential and commercial structures and threatens 2,000 more; evacuation orders put in effect for over 6,000 people

Despite the efforts of more than 2,000 firefighters to contain the blaze, the fire, which began in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, was 0 percent contained Sunday, fire officials conceded.

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California's largest wildfires of the year.

The Oak Fire started Friday afternoon southwest of the park near the town of Midpines. By Sunday, it had rapidly grown to 22 square miles.

The Maricopa County blaze remained at 0% containment as it ballooned into one of California's largest wildfires of the year

The fire is burning in the Midpines area and there are evacuations and road closures in the area.

Californias worst drought in decades is causing scorching temperatures and bone dry vegetation, fueling the explosive fire.

The Oak Fire started Friday afternoon southwest of the park near the town of Midpines. By Sunday, it had rapidly grown to 22 square miles.