A bone-dry environment combined with scorching temperatures and ample fuel is what allowed the Oak Fire to spread so rapidly from the moment of ignition.
The wildfire is the second to threaten Yosemite National Park this summer.
The Oak Fire burned over 15,000 acres within two days of it sparking near Yosemite National Park. Scientists explain factors that contributed to its rapid spread.
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