Science & Technology

California Rim Fire Still at Edge of Yosemite

7 percent contained

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Firefighters in California are struggling to gain control of a huge wildfire which has reached the edge of Yosemite National Park.

Known as the Rim Fire, it covers an area of nearly 203 sq miles (526 sq km) and threatens a major reservoir serving San Francisco.

The fire is now 7% contained, officials say, up from 2% on Friday.