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Tiger Fire evacuation order lifted in Amador County as containment goes up

The evacuation order in Amador County was lifted as crews make progress on the Tiger Fire near Pioneer, but an evacuation warning is still in effect.

The fire is along the 28000 block of Tiger Creek Road. Crews had said the fire was burning at a moderate rate of spread. The forward progress has since been stopped. 

As of Sunday morning, the fire was at 118 acres and 20% contained. All aircraft were released from the scene and crews will remain at the scene to work on the fire. 

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The Tiger Fire shared by Cal Fire AEU. Cal Fire AEU

An evacuation order was issued and has since been lifted as of Sunday morning.

An evacuation warning remains in place for roads north of the evacuation order. 

An evacuation shelter was at the Amador Senior Center at 229 New York Ranch Road in Jackson but will close at 6 p.m. Sunday.

An evacuation warning was issued in neighboring Calaveras County, but that has since been lifted.

Pioneer is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills and is one of Amador County's most populated unincorporated communities. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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