MIDPINES, California: A fierce wildfire in California expanded on Sunday (Monday in Manila), burning several thousand acres and forcing evacuations as tens of millions of Americans sweltered through the scorching heat.

More than 2,000 firefighters backed by 17 helicopters have been deployed against the Oak Fire, which broke out last Friday near Yosemite National Park, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said in a report.

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