Jarring photos from this weekend show the Oak Fire's wrath in Mariposa County, California. The wildfire exploded in size over the weekend, but firefighters continued to gain ground on Tuesday against the blaze. At least 41 structures have been destroyed, including homes.

According to Cal Fire, the blaze was 26% contained after burning more than 28 square miles. It is the largest fire in the state so far this year.

More than 6,000 people were still evacuated due to the fire, The Associated Press reported. Several roads were closed due to the fire, including a stretch of State Route 140, which is one of the main routes into Yosemite National Park.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Mariposa County on Saturday, availing resources to battle the blaze. More than 3,000 firefighters were responding to the fire from the air and on the ground. The fire is not expected to be fully contained until July 30.

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The fire began Friday afternoon southwest of Yosemite. Dry and sweltering weather conditions led to "explosive fire behavior" on Saturday, according to officials. The fire's cause is still under investigation.

Click through the slideshow above to see how the fire has affected the community.

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