Sweeping Northern California wildfire forces evacuations
NAPA, Calif. -- A wind-whipped wildfire near Lake Berryessa has consumed more than 1,000 acres as it moves from Napa County to Yolo County, prompting evacuations.
Cal Fire brought in six air tankers, 15 truck companies, 11 bulldozers and five water tenders to try to slow down the blaze that broke out shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Officials tell CBS San Francisco the fire apparently started when a car caught on fire on Highway 128. The roadway remains closed in the area.
#WraggFire [update] off Hwy 128 near Lake Berryessa (Napa & Solano counties) is now 1,000 acres & 5% contained. http://t.co/6zfRO5OmlI
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) July 23, 2015
The fire was burning between the Markley Cove Resort and Monticello Dam, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Cal Fire spokeswoman Lyn Tolmachoff told CBS San Francisco that the fire was threatening homes and the Napa County Sheriff's Department was handling evacuations.
Firefighters are having difficulty gaining access to blaze, which was burning through brush-covered rugged terrain.
Campers at Canyon Creek Campground and hikers in the Cold Canyon area of Napa County were evacuated.
No structures have been damaged and no injuries have been reported.