Out-of-control Electra fire threatens hundreds of structures and prompts multiple evacuation orders in Amador and Calaveras counties.
The appeals court ruling could bring more accountability to the powerful agency, which has faced criticism for excessive secrecy.seared through about 70,000 acres in 2015, but Cal Fire spokeswoman Diana Swart said there has been too much regrowth in the years since for its footprint to act as much of a deterrent.
There is a large and small animal shelter at the Amador County Fairgrounds. Small animals can shelter with owners at the San Andreas Town Hall. The priority on Tuesday is keeping the fire east of Highway 49 and south of Highway 88, north of Jesus Maria Road and west of Highway 26 and Railroad Flat Road, officials said.Climate change, drought and soaring temperatures are setting the stage for another devastating wildfire season, officials say.
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