3,500 structures at risk as wildfire rages near Yosemite

Firefighters near Yosemite National Park are racing to contain the deadly Ferguson Fire as higher temperatures raise the danger for thousands of homes potentially in its path.

Six firefighters have been injured and one killed battling the 51-square-mile fire in rugged terrain near the national park’s west side.

Evacuation orders are in place for the small communities dotting the area.

Nearly 3,500 structures – homes, stores, vacation lodges and power lines – are listed as threatened.