Wildfire In Rural Amador County 100% Contained
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AMADOR COUNTY (CBS13) – A small wildfire that prompted some evacuation orders in rural Amador County on Wednesday is now 100% contained.
Firefighters responded to the scene around 12:30 p.m. near the Electra Powerhouse in the Jackson area of Amador County. Some structures were threatened, but around 3:30 p.m., Cal Fire said all evacuation warnings were lifted.
Firefighters were able to put a "wet line" around the fire and stopped the forward progress of the fire. Air tankers have been making drops.
By 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Cal Fire said the fire was 100% contained and mapped at 10.25 acres.
Crews will remain on the scene through the night to patrol for hotspots.
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