Some of the world’s oldest trees are in serious danger as California firefighters struggle to contain a massive fire that has engulfed Yosemite National Park.
The 3,000-year-old Grisley Giant, one of California’s most famous Sequoia trees, is wrapped in a fire-retardant and historic cabinet with fire-retardant foil.
Authorities used a controlled fire to clear the debris from the forest floor and save the famous ancient trees from doubling the wildfire.
A wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Firefighters are battling difficult conditions and are responding to hot and dry weather during the week, making Washington’s fire more difficult to control.
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