Is Yosemite Park in the United States closed? Where was the fire point in the Yosemite Park fire in the United States in 2018?

The editor found that there have been a lot of natural disasters recently, either typhoons or heavy rains, or another fire. However, the temperature is relatively high in summer, and places like forests are indeed places where fires are more likely to catch fire. However, after a fire rages, it takes a long time for nature to recover. Is it closed?

It is closed. Due to the approaching forest fires, some major scenic spots in Yosemite National Park, a famous tourist resort in the United States, will be temporarily closed starting from the 25th.

The Yosemite National Park Service issued a notice on the 24th saying that in order to facilitate fire fighting efforts, some major scenic spots including Yosemite Valley, Wawona and Butterfly Valley will be closed from the 25th to the 29th. It will be temporarily closed on Sunday, and the south entrance to the park and some roads will also be closed.

The Yosemite National Park Service stated that the forest fires have affected the air quality of the scenic area. The pictures it released showed that the forest fires caused thick smoke to block the sun, and some mountains and famous landscapes in the scenic area were seen from a distance. It's hard to see clearly.

According to reports, this is the first time Yosemite National Park has closed in more than a decade. This temporary closure will result in the cancellation of reservations at some hotels and tent camps, and tourists will receive a refund of their deposits or choose other dates.

According to a notice issued by the U.S. Forest Service on the 24th, the forest fire that has been burning near Yosemite National Park for many days has reached an area of ??approximately 148 square kilometers, of which only 25% has been controlled. More than 3,300 firefighters, 194 fire trucks, 52 bulldozers and 16 helicopters were deployed to put out the fire and prevent the fire from spreading toward Yosemite National Park. The fire broke out on July 13. One firefighter was killed and six firefighters were injured while setting up a fire break. The fire broke out

The fire started in the Merced River Canyon in the west of Yosemite National Park in the United States. The terrain is steep and rugged, making it difficult for rescue workers to get close. Varney, a 36-year-old firefighter from the State Fire Prevention Bureau, was driving a bulldozer on a rugged fire scene. The bulldozer overturned while he was opening a fire lane, pinning him down and killing him on the spot. Firefighters opened fire lanes at the fire scene to prevent the spread of the fire.

The fire was named the "Ferguson Fire". Due to the approaching fire, Highway 140 in the west of the park was forced to close. It is reported that this is the main road into the park.

Reports stated that the power outage area included Yosemite Valley in the park. As of that evening, the power had not been restored. Many hotels and stores in the park will be evacuated, including Cedar Lodge, Savage Trading Post and Red Bud Inn. Affected hotels and shops are using back-up generators.