Walker Fire Forces Evacuation Of Yosemite Campgrounds

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (KPIX) -- A fast-spreading wildfire has shut down a portion of Tioga Pass and threatens areas of Yosemite National Park.

The Walker Fire burning near Mono Lake has taken a turn toward Yosemite.

Highway 120 was closed from Highway 395 all the way to the park entrance Saturday.

Some campgrounds in the area have been evacuated.

Meanwhile, the 25,000-acre Jeruselem Fire that started last week in Lake County is now 80% contained, and all evacuation orders have been lifted.

The nearby Rocky Fire is 100% contained.

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