Smoke And Haze From Fires Has Chilling Effect On Activities In Winters
The County Fire forced the town of Winters to cancel its Fourth of July fireworks show.
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The County Fire forced the town of Winters to cancel its Fourth of July fireworks show.
The County Fire is 82,700 acres and 25% contained, but Yolo County is not in need of volunteers, but people can sign up to be on standby.
The flames remain just 5 percent contained.
The massive and quickly growing County Fire burning in Yolo County has prompted Winters to cancel its fireworks show.
No injuries were reported and the exact number of people evacuated was unclear.
Firefighters worked throughout the afternoon and evening Sunday to get containment on the County fire still burning for a second day near the Yolo and Napa County line.
CAL FIRE announced Sunday night the County Fire is now 32,500 acres and 2 percent contained. Firefighters predict that full containment will be reached by Friday.
The Red Flag conditions, gusty winds, hot temperatures and low humidity, affect the air quality as the fire continues to burn.
Mandatory evacuations are still in place and the fire is still 0% contained after almost tripling in size overnight.
The County Fire burns 8000 acres strong through the hillsides in Yolo County, concerned residents gathered to watch the flames spread.
The fire is burning in Yolo County near Guinda. Firefighters have requested air resources and hand crews.
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