Northern California Wildfires Force More Evacuations
The so-called Rocky Fire erupted Wednesday afternoon in difficult-to-access terrain covered with thick brush. The blaze destroy several outbuildings and 500 people were evacuated from the area.
The fire, near Lower Lake, Calif., some 80 miles north of San Francisco, is one of at least 14 wildfires threatening homes in drought-laden California. Four firefighters were injured while battling one of the blazes.
“With the extremely challenging weather conditions, firefighters were able to contain the dozens of wildfires that sparked,” officials said in a written statement.. “Hundreds of residents have been evacuated in wildfires from Shasta to Lake to Tuolumne counties.”
In Napa Valley, firefighters continue to battle the Wragg Fire, near Lake Berryessa, the largest lake in Napa County. Firefighters reported the 7,500-acre fire was 80 percent contained Thursday. The fire possibly started as a result of a car crash.
The Lowell Fire, which began July 25, has already consumed about 2,300 acres, but is 60 percent contained. Four firefighters were injured while battling the fire. Three have been released from the hospital, but one is in serious condition from burns.
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