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USA Today
11 hours ago
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- USA Today
Bonanza Fire prompts evacuation orders in Northern California
Bonanza Fire prompts evacuation orders in Northern California Evacuation orders have been ordered in Northern California after a grass fire spread across at least 80 acres on Tuesday, June 17. The blaze, coined the Bonanza Fire, began in the Shingle Springs area of El Dorado County at around 2:30 p.m. local time, according to Cal Fire. Officials say the fire is only 5% contained as of 6:50 p.m. The cause of the blaze is under investigation. Officials have ordered several areas to flee immediately, the department confirmed. A temporary evacuation center has been organized at the Placerville Library allowing victims to reunite with family, charge their devices and plan next steps, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office. More than 1,300 power homes and business were without power in El Dorado County as of Tuesday evening, according to USA TODAY's outage tracker. Little wind in the area indicates that the fire primarily grew from terrain, local station KCRA-TV reported. California fires map Follow along here for the full version of USA TODAY's wildfire map. US Wildfire, smoke map
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Shingle Springs fire today: Evacuation map for San Jose, Bonanza, El Monte and Lakeside
A fast-spreading wildfire in the Shingle Springs area, California, has prompted mandatory evacuations, with the flames, the Bonanza Fire, is burning through roughly 62 acres in El Dorado County. Local fire officials say the fire broke out near the 5200 block of Bonanza Auto Road and is spreading at a moderate pace. Air and ground crews have been deployed to battle the blaze. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for parts of San Jose, Bonanza, El Monte, and Lakeside neighbourhoods. A live evacuation map is available to help residents track the affected zones in real time. A temporary evacuation center has been set up at the Placerville Library, 330 Fair Lane, to assist those forced to leave their homes. {This is a developing story. Please stay tuned with us for the latest updates.}
