Fire crews make progress against California blaze

Officials said yesterday a massive wildfire burning near Yosemite National Park grew overnight, but they were still making progress in containing it.

The Rim Fire remained 20% contained last night but officials said the fire grew to about 280sq miles, (725sq km) up from about 252sq miles the previous day, but back-burning by crews was responsible for at least part of that increase.

California fire spokes- man Daniel Berlant said crews were hoping cooler temperatures and higher humidity over the coming days could allow them to gain the upper hand.