NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Hundreds of firefighters are at the scene of a wildland fire that began burning Wednesday afternoon near Lake Berryessa, prompting evacuations.
The Wragg fire was first reported in 7700 block of Highway 128 at Wragg Canyon Road in Napa and Solano counties just before 2:30 p.m., according to Cal Fire.
Officials said the fire was sparked by a vehicle crash.
The agency's most recent update on the fire, issued at 5 p.m., stated that it had burned 700 acres in two and a half hours, with no containment.
At 6:40 p.m., Cal Fire updated the size estimate to 1,000 acres, with 5 percent contained.
Structures are threatened in the Mix Canyon area, and evacuations are in effect in the area of Cold Canyon, including the Canyon Creek Campground, Cal Fire said. Hikers also are being evacuated.
Highway 128 is closed in the fire area, according to Cal Fire.
An estimated 300 firefighters are on scene, Cal Fire said, along with 16 fire engines, 10 fire crews, six air tankers, four helicopters, 11 dozers, five water tenders, three volunteer companies and five overhead/command personnel.
Officials said the fire is traveling rapidly through the area's brush-covered, rugged and steep terrain.
Firefighters are being challenged by erratic winds and difficult access as they work on perimeter control and containment, according to Cal Fire.
In addition to Cal Fire, agencies on scene include Napa County Fire, Winters Fire Protection District, the Napa County Sheriff's Office, the California Highway Patrol and the Napa County Roads Department.
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