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- Fire started on Friday, July 25, 2008Los Angeles Times: Telegraph Fire Threatens Thousands of Homes... (July 28, 2008)
- Burned 26,000 acres as of Sunday, July 27, 2008Los Angeles Times: Telegraph Fire Threatens Thousands of Homes... (July 28, 2008)
- 12 homes destroyed and 29 outbuildings destroyed (barns and sheds)Los Angeles Times: Telegraph Fire Threatens Thousands of Homes... (July 28, 2008)
- 2,000 homes threatenedFOXNews.com: Growing Wildfire Near Yosemite National Park Destroys Dozen Homes (July 27, 2008)
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- Started by a man who shot a rifle at rocks, creating a spark which landed in dry brush
- As of Sunday, July 27, 2008, only 10% of fire had been containedLos Angeles Times: Telegraph Fire Threatens Thousands of Homes... (July 28, 2008)
- Electricity was cut off to the Yosemite National Park and nearby areasBBC News: California Fire Destroys 12 Homes (July 28, 2008)
- A record 2093 wildfires have started in California since June 20SF Gate: Fire burning west of Yosemite(July 27, 2008)
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A wildfire near Yosemite National Park started on Friday, July 25, 2008, and began enveloping over 26,000 acres in California. The wildfire has been dubbed the Telegraph fire.Los Angeles Times: Telegraph Fire Threatens Thousands of Homes... (July 28, 2008)
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Moving Towards Mariposa, CA
By Sunday, July 27, 2008, the fire had destroyed 12 homes and 29 outbuildings near the town of Midpines, California. The fire threatened the town of Mariposa on the morning of Monday, July 28, 2008, and the residents of 500 homes in the area were ordered to evacuate.Los Angeles Times: Telegraph Fire Threatens Thousands of Homes... (July 28, 2008) -
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Telegraph Fire Questions
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What is fire? 2 Answers"Fire is the result of a chemical reaction (oxidation) which releases energy stored in chemical bonds. This released energy is the "heat" you feel." "As the che... read more -
Many believed the telegraph would promote cooperation and peace. But individual behaviors and attitudes did not change. Why not? 2 AnswersThe expectation that the telegraph would endow humanity with a greater sense of brotherhood and unity seems a bit much in the first place ... all it did was ena... read more -
How do fires "jump" across several miles of a city? 1 AnswerHello @leachypeachy, This is typically the result of wind and burning debris (a la sparks) being carried from the burning section of the city (or woods, whereve... read more
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