Firefighers gain ground in Yosemite wildfire battle
Firefighters report beginnings of victory after a week long fight against wildfires near Yosemite National Park. Acreage holds steady while Merced Grove remains safe two miles from fire. Officials caution winds could rekindle danger as weather shifts. Governor Deukmejian warns of possible wind increases.
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Yosemite Burns Snaps Tourism Revenue Amid Fire Closures
Fire closures keep all routes to Yosemite National Park shut with signs reading full, pull full while inside the park a smoky valley deters visitors. Donald M. Fox of the National Park Service says there are no official closed signs yet, as local businesses face a $70 million annual tourism industry loss from 15,000 summer visitors. Jean DeYoung of the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce notes neighbor hood fallout as the park remains closed through midweek.
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