Mariposa firefighters work to contain Oak Fire in California | USA TODAY

Drought, dry, hot weather, strong winds and low humidity are factors that have caused the Oak Fire to spread, according to Cal Fire.

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A wildfire that erupted Friday is spreading quickly, prompting evacuations and damaging at least 10 structures, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

The Oak Fire, which began southwest of Yosemite near Mariposa County's Midpines, had burned through over 10.2 square miles and was 0% contained Saturday morning, Cal Fire said.

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