Pack Fire in California's Mono County forced hundreds to evacuate, damages several structures
At least 15 structures were damaged after a wildfire forced hundreds to evacuate in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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3,000 Acre Wildfire Burns Miles South of Mammoth Mountain, California
About 15 miles from Mammoth Mountain, California, a 3,000-acre wildfire that prompted evacuation orders and damaged structures has struck. The blaze, known as the Pack Fire, was spotted on Thursday and was fuelled by strong winds. Its cause is under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
Fast-moving blaze in picturesque California county damages 15 structures and prompts evacuations
MONO COUNTY, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire in a picturesque California county along the Nevada state border has damaged 15 structures, prompted evacuations and forced the closure of part of a highway on Thursday as firefighters worked to contain it in the face of strong winds.
Pack Fire explodes in Mono County, California, forcing evacuations as storm threatens mudslides in the south
A Pacific storm could help California crews battle the dangerous Pack Fire in Mono County, but it could also wreak havoc on fire-charred communities further south.
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Pack Fire in California burns more than 3,000 acres
According to Cal Fire, the Pack Fire ignited Thursday at 12:25 p.m. Pacific and fire officials confirmed 28 structures were destroyed by the wildfire and five structures had been damaged by the wildfire.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in El Dorado County on Nov. 15
A new wildfire was reported today at 8:34 a.m. in El Dorado County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.
A wildfire and a rainbow: Dramatic photo shows California fire as storm rolls into region
Hours after the wind-whipped Pack fire ignited in Mono County on Thursday afternoon, damaging homes, a storm rolled in, bringing with it much needed precipitation.
Part of Highway 395 closed as California wildfire spreads rapidly
The fire is burning close to Highway 395, which is closed in the area, and McGee Creek Road. Evacuation orders remain in place in the region for McGee Creek and Long Valley. Other neighboring communities, including Crowley Lake and Aspen Springs, are under evacuation warning. Reports of damage to at least 15 structures surfaced Friday morning.
Fast-Growing Fire in Mono County, California, Forces Evacuations
The Pack fire has grown to 3,400 acres amid high winds, but a coming winter storm might help firefighters control the blaze.
Storm whips up Central California wildfire, helps bring relief
A winter storm bearing down on Central California this week whipped up a wildfire, prompting evacuations, but also helped dissipate some of the flames.
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