A rock fall has closed Big Oak Flat Road between the Foresta Junction and Yosemite Valley.
Fire crews continue battling the Briceburg Fire, which grew a couple hundred acres Friday.
That inspiration goes by the name Pj Kuzmitski. The junior at Yosemite High School suffered a tragic accident at football practice two years ago resulting in the amputation of his lower right leg.
Health experts say blowing dust is expected through Thursday, but smoke will last until the fire is extinguished.
A steady stream of helicopters and other aircraft attacked the Briceburg Fire throughout Monday afternoon, along with about 900 firefighters from agencies across the state.
In the peak of fire season, many homeowners in the foothills are facing a new fear -- getting burned by their insurance companies. Many of them have received letters canceling their fire insurance coverage.