Loma Fire east of Mountain Ranch forces evacuations as crews report short-range spotting
Evacuations are underway in Calaveras County due to a wildfire burning east of Mountain Ranch, officials said.
Cal Fire's Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit said the Loma Fire is about 10-15 acres. Crews reported that the fire is producing short-range spot fires and is spreading at a moderate rate.
Evacuations are underway near Old Emigrant Trail and Swiss Ranch Road in Mountain Ranch, Cal Fire said.
The Genasys map shows that an evacuation order was issued for zone CCU-043 in Calaveras County.
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