Wildfires expected to double by 2050 as West warms up
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 14:30
in Earth & Climate
Yosemite National Park's Rim Fire dashed the plans of many campers over Labor Day weekend. The iconic views of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley's sheer granite walls disappeared behind a sudden influx of thick smoke the night of Aug. 30, just before most visitors arrived for the holiday.