Hundreds Of Structures Remain Threatened By Wildfire In Napa-Solano Counties
NAPA COUNTY (CBS13/AP) - A fast-moving wildfire in Napa and Solano counties grew to more than 9 square miles overnight, scorching drought-parched countryside near Lake Berryessa.
The fire is 5 percent contained Thursday morning and is threatening some 200 structures. The communities of Quail Ridge and Golden Bear are under evacuation orders. Two campgrounds have also been evacuated.
The fire erupted Wednesday and was initially reported as being caused by a vehicle accident, but authorities now say the cause remains under investigation.
More than 520 firefighters are battling the flames in rugged, steep, brush-covered terrain that has been difficult to access.
The Red Cross has opened an evacuation center at the Winters Community Center. An animal evacuation center has also been opened nearby.
Highway 128 is closed at Wragg Canyon. However, Caltrans says the hard closure will be moved to County Road 87 and that road will be blocked for the next several days.
Early Thursday afternoon, officials announced that the fire had grown to 6,710 acres. Containment still stands at 5 percent.
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