They were burning in grass, brush and forest that is exceptionally dry from two years of drought likely exacerbated by climate change. The fires have burned roughly 2,300 square miles (6,000 square kilometers) and have sent smoke as far as the East Coast. About 13,000 residences remained under threat in communities tucked away in scenic forests. Multiple large wildfires have incinerated at least 700 homes, many in and around the Sierra Nevada communities of Greenville and Grizzly Flats. “We know this fire has done things that nobody could have predicted, but that’s how firefighting has been in the state this year,” Eldorado National Forest Supervisor Chief Jeff Marsolais said. Route 50, threatening more remote communities in El Dorado County.Įrratic winds sent embers flying into tinder-dry fuel beds, starting new ignition points and challenging crews trying to chase down the flames in rugged terrain. The cause was under investigation.įirefighters hoped to take advantage of calmer weather and cooler temperatures a day after gusts pushed the fire across U.S. There was zero containment Sunday of the Caldor Fire, which had charred nearly 154 square miles (399 square kilometers) of trees and brush in the northern Sierra Nevada after breaking out Aug. A wildfire burning for a week in Northern California continued to grow out of control, one of about a dozen big blazes in the drought-stricken state that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate. The cause of the fire is under investigation but there are power lines in the area.PLACERVILLE, Calif. We do not need people near there, it's very tough access for our crews getting in and out, so if we have the public getting close it's going to hamper our efforts getting close to this fire,' says Fire Captain Gaddi. 'The reason we put those in along with the sheriff is to keep people out. Pulga Road is closed at Highway 70 as crews battle the growing blaze, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fire is seeing some spotting but winds remain relatively calm over the area, a stark contrast to the morning that the Camp Fire broke out when winds were raging. Drones have also caused disruptions to the air attack, fire officials say.

No air attack was made on the fire overnight because new firefighting aircraft have not yet been given clearance to fly at night. The blaze, which has now burned across parts of two counties, broke out Tuesday evening above the Cresta Dam off of Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon.įire officials tell KRCR that the Dixie Fire started four to five miles east of where the devastating 2018 Camp Fire ignited, about 10 miles east of Concow on the north side of the Feather River.įirefighters were initially dispatched to Camp Creek Road and Dixie Road however, Fire Captain Gaddi says that was just an access point for crews. Late Wednesday morning, the Dixie Fire crossed from Butte into Plumas County in the Feather River Canyon, according to the Plumas County Sheriff's Office. More than 300 people are working on the fire, but by the end of it Fire Captain John Gaddi expects there to be close to a thousand. It's burning mostly to the north away from populated areas, according to CAL FIRE. The fire, burning northeast of Concow, has grown to at least 1,200 acres and is 0% contained. Ground and air resources are actively working to contain the fire.Īn evacuation warning has been issued for Pulga and East Concow as the Dixie Fire continues to grow near the Butte/ Plumas County line. The Dixie Fire is reportedly burning 2,200 acres with 0% containment.ĬAL FIRE Butte Unit says their crews will be working through the night securing containment lines.ĬAL FIRE officials say the Dixie Fire is currently burning completely in Plumas County and away from populated areas of Butte County. On Wednesday, CAL FIRE said the fire was burning north, away from populated areas.Ĭheck back for updates as new information becomes available.Īccording to CAL FIRE Butte Unit / Butte County Fire Department officials, the Dixie Fire has grown another 1,000 acres. CAL FIRE says there is still no containment.Įvacuation warnings remain in place for Pulga and East Concow.īuilding containment on the blaze will rely heavily on the wind and how it shifts.

The Dixie Fire grew by 50 acres overnight and now stands at 2,250 acres Thursday morning.

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