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The Ferguson Fire has forced California authorities to close parts of Yosemite National Park.
- The Ferguson Fire has forced California authorities to close parts of Yosemite National Park.
- More than 3,000 firefighters are struggling to control the blaze, which has spread to 38,000 acres and has ravaged the Yosemite area for nearly two weeks.
- Photos show thick clouds of smoke billowing across the park and flames engulfing anything in their path.
Authorities in California shut down parts of Yosemite National Park on Wednesday as wildfires spread across the region.
As of Tuesday evening, firefighters contained 25% of the Ferguson Fire, which has ravaged the Yosemite area for nearly two weeks. One firefighter was killed in the blaze July 14, and six others have been injured. More than 3,300 firefighters are working to contain the fire.
It's the first time that the Yosemite Valley section of the park has been closed due to a fire in almost 30 years, according to USA Today.
Photos of the 38,000-acre fire show Yosemite covered in thick clouds of smoke as flames engulf trees, branches, and anything else in their way.
Read on to see what firefighters are facing in California: