Over 3000 people have been evacuated in part of California as the largest active wild fire spreads near Yosemite national park.

The fire has rapidly grown since it started on Friday and firefighters have been struggling to get it under control.

Over 350 firefighters and four helicopters have been released to fight the outbreak .

Thousands of people of evacuated their homes and finding accommodation for those seeking shelter has been challenging as even hotels are filled with evacuees.