Nevada
El Dorado County fire sending smoke into Nevada reaches 1,960 acres
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (KOLO) -The Crozier Fire in El Dorado County that is sending smoke into Northern Nevada is about 1,960 acres and is 8 percent contained, Cal Fire reported Saturday.
reportedIt started four days ago.
Cal Fire reports no buildings have been destroyed but about 4,000 are threatened. There are no injuries reported. The fire’s cause is under investigation.
Weather will remain hot and dry through the weekend, Cal Fire reported. Winds are expected to remain out of the southwest at 4 mph to 9 mph with gusts of up to 20 mph during the day.
Cal Fire reports 1,543 personnel assigned to the fire using 10 helicopters and 99 fire engines.
Evacuation orders have been issued for:
- Georgetown
- Volcanoville
- Mosquito/Swansboro Community
- Quintette
- Areas east of California 193
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