The Latest on wildfires burning in the west (all times local):4:10 p.m.California fire officials say they expect Yosemite National Park will escape a growing wildfire to the west of the park. More than 2,200 firefighters on Wednesday were fighting the wildfire, which is about 35 miles west of Yosemite at the closest. The fire has nearly doubled in size in a day, to more than 70 square miles (180 square kilometers). California fire spokesman Jordan Motta says the wildfire is currently moving south, away from Yosemite. ————10:55 a.m.A Yosemite National Park official says Highway 140 into Yosemite Valley from Mariposa is closed as a stubborn wildfire rages several dozen miles from the park.

Source: ABC News July 19, 2017 15:41 UTC