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Historic market in El Portal burns to ground

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (AP) ” The National Park Service says one of the oldest buildings in El Portal has been destroyed in a fire.

Residents reported smoke was pouring out of the attic of the El Portal Market around 5 a.m. Monday. By the time fire crews reached the store, it was too late to save the building.

The market was built in the mid-1930s to serve visitors traveling to Yosemite National Park by railroad.



It was closed for renovations while a new contractor prepared to take over management.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, and officials say there’s no evidence to suggest it was arson.


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