At least 400 firefighters battle the flames (Image: Getty Images/EPA)

In Mariposa County, California, a state of emergency was declared after a massive fire destroyed at least 10 homes and evacuated more than 6,000 people.

More homes are up for grabs after a wildfire near Yosemite National Park.

Firefighters were called in Friday afternoon, but as of Saturday some 400 people were currently battling the flames, which covered 19 square miles.

Cal Fire described the “explosive behavior of the fire” as “provocative”.

Hot climates, low humidity, and dry vegetation can lead to difficult situations.

Mariposa, CA-July 23: Calfire firefighters battle the Oakfire on July 23, 2022, near Mariposa, California. A rapidly advancing oak fire outside of Yosemite National Park has been forced to evacuate since Friday afternoon, burning more than 11,500 acres and destroying several homes. The fire is extinguished at zero percent. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The image shows that the fireball is completely swallowing the tree (Image: Getty Images North America)

Mariposa, CA-July 23: Homes burn as an oak fire moves through the area on July 23, 2022 near Mariposa, California. A rapidly advancing oak fire outside of Yosemite National Park has been forced to evacuate since Friday afternoon, burning more than 4,500 acres and destroying several homes. (Photo courtesy of Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Homes burn as the oak fire moves through the area (Image: Getty Images North America)

Mariposa, CA-July 23: House burned after Oakfire moved through area on July 23, 2022, near Mariposa, California. A rapidly advancing oak fire outside of Yosemite National Park has been forced to evacuate since Friday afternoon, burning more than 4,500 acres and destroying several homes. (Photo courtesy of Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

At least 10 houses were completely destroyed (Image: Getty Images North America)

Scientists warn that climate change is causing wildfires that are increasingly devastating and unpredictable.

Daniel Patterson of the Sierra National Forest said:

This fire was blowing up to two miles before yesterday. These are special fire conditions.

The investigation into the cause of the oak fire has begun.

Due to the rapid spread of the fire, state transportation authorities ordered numerous road closures.

This includes the closure of Highway 140 between Kirstens Road and All Red Road, blocking one of the main routes to Yosemite National Park.

epa10088913 Firefighters escaped on July 23, 2022 from the Oakfire Fire Department in Midpines, California, USA. The fire started on the edge of Yosemite National Park on the afternoon of July 22 and quickly spread to more than 6,000 acres (2.40 hectares) overnight. According to CalFire. Thousands of evacuation orders have been issued as the fire continues to spread at zero percent. EPA / PEDRO DA SILVA

Firefighters have been battling the flames for three days (Image: EPA)

epaselect epa10088928 Firefighters will battle the Oakfire on July 23, 2022 in Midpines, California, USA. The fire started on the edge of Yosemite National Park on the afternoon of July 22 and quickly spread to more than 6,000 hectares (2,400 acres) overnight. With CalFire. Thousands of evacuation orders have been issued as the fire continues to spread at zero percent. EPA / PEDRO DA SILVA

The fire started on the edge of Yosemite National Park in the afternoon of July 22 and spread rapidly overnight (Image: EPA).

Mariposa, CA-July 23: Calfire firefighters battling the Oakfire on July 23, 2022 near Mariposa, California drag a hose. A rapidly advancing oak fire outside of Yosemite National Park has been forced to evacuate since Friday afternoon, burning more than 4,500 acres and destroying several homes. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Cal Fire described the “explosive behavior of the fire” as “provocative”. (Image: Getty Images North America)

Oakfire occurred as firefighters advanced against the first flames burning to the edge of a forest of giant sequoia trees on the southern tip of Yosemite.

After burning about 7.5 square miles of forest on Friday, the Washburn Fire is 79% contained.

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