- Elizabeth Larson
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No new growth on Snell fire; evacuations, road closures lifted
The fire, which overnight had grown by 90 acres to 2,490 acres, stayed at that size on Monday evening, with containment growing to 45 percent, according to Cal Fire.
The fire began on Saturday afternoon in Napa County, several miles southeast of Middletown.
While it threatened 180 homes in the area – including those at Berryessa Estates subdivision – Cal Fire said no structures have been damaged or destroyed.
The situation improved to the point on Monday where all evacuations and road closures were lifted. However, Cal Fire urged residents and the public to use caution as fire crews and emergency personnel are still working in the area.
A cooling trend is in the forecast, and Cal Fire said that should help fire suppression efforts.
The resources that remain assigned to the incident include 132 engines, 20 water tenders, 31 fire crews, seven helicopters, 20 bulldozers, six air tankers and 1,234 personnel, Cal Fire reported.
Cal Fire said the Snell fire’s cause remains under investigation.
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