Yosemite National Park in California has been partially closed during peak tourist season after a wildfire has impacted air quality.
The California department of forestry and fire protection ordered mandatory evacuations on the basis that smoke from the fire has settled over the park, causing unsafe conditions for visitors and workers.
In a statement, the National Park said: “Yosemite Valley, Wawona, and Wawona Road will be closed until at least Sunday, July 29. Big Oak Flat Road west of Crane Flat and Tioga Road remain open. Thank you for your understanding and for your support of the 3,400 firefighters hard at work protecting our park.”
