El Dorado County wildfire near Somerset prompts evacuation orders

Evacuation orders have been issued for a wildfire burning near Somerset in El Dorado County on Tuesday, officials said.

The Happy Fire is burning in the area of Mt. Aukum Road and Happy Valley Cutoff Road, according to Cal Fire's Amador-El Dorado Unit. Firefighters say there are a total of three spot fires they're battling in the area.

Cal Fire said the fire was estimated at about 10 acres. Ground and air resources have been sent to the scene.

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said evacuation orders are in place near Oak Leaf Circle and along Mt. Aukum Road between Somerset Loop and Happy Valley Cutoff Road. The area is in the Pleasant Valley Perimeter Zone.

People in the evacuation order area should leave immediately.

Anyone evacuating is being told to use Mt. Aukum Road, either north to Pleasant Valley Road or south to Four Corners. Mt. Aukum Road is closed to outside traffic between Pleasant Valley and Happy Valley roads.

Drivers are being asked to use caution because of electrical hazards and emergency responders in the area.

This is a developing story.