Pay Fire: Evacuations in place due to fast-moving blaze in El Dorado County
A vegetation fire in El Dorado County is moving fast and has prompted evacuations, according to Cal Fire. The fire started southeast of Placerville on Paydirt Drive, the El Dorado County Fire Protection District said. At least 61 acres have burned so far, Cal Fire said. The fire is moving at a dangerous rate of speed.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said evacuation orders are in place from Country Club and Duden drives to the Placerville Airport.
There are road closures at Broadway and Airport Road, Cedar Ravine Road and County Club Drive, and Cedar Ravie Road and Paydirt Drive. Access to the airport has been cut off. The Placerville Library is the center for evacuation residents.
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