NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Efforts continue to contain the Sand fire, burning since Saturday afternoon in Yolo County.
By Sunday night, the fire had burned 2,220 acres and was 20-percent contained, Cal Fire said.
Fire officials said seven structures have been destroyed.
The fire is burning in the Capay Valley near Guinda, fueled by winds on dry, steep and brush-covered slopes, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire said evacuations remain for the area of County Road 41, but the evacuation center was suspended due to a no occupants.
Highway 16 continues to be closed from Highway 20 to County Road 45, Cal Fire reported.
Assigned resources have increased to 57 engines, 11 water tenders, four helicopters, 25 hand crews, 12 dozers and four air tankers, as well as 740 personnel, according to Cal Fire.
So far, officials have not given an estimated date for full containment.
The fire’s cause remains under investigation.
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Sand fire tops 2,200 acres; containment rises
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