 Yosemite National Park. What's called the French Fire blew up on Thursday night, running quickly and causing evacuations, and today the California Highway Patrol says the flames have caused Highway 140 to be closed, which is the most popular route into Yosemite for people coming from Northern California to the park. Park rangers say all other routes are open, but travelers should expect long delays getting into the park. The fire is burning near the town of Mariposa.