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The Lava Fire burning between the city of Weed and Mt. Shasta jumped from 1,446 acres on Monday to 13,300 acres as of 10 a.m. Tuesday.
It s 20% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service. More than 800 personnel are fighting the fire.
Tuesday, firefighters planned to scout for containment opportunities north of the fire and hold constructed lines to the south and west, cutting off the fire before it reaches residential areas, the Forest Service said. Steep rocky terrain, limited road access to the fire and limited water sources close to the fire are impeding firefighting efforts in the area.
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Which California lakes are best to visit this summer? Here are 50 close to the Bay Area
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Men fish near Pleasure Cove at Lake Berryessa, which is in better shape than nearby Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino.John Storey / Special to the ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Two men fish near Pleasure Cove Marina at Lake Berryessa in Napa, Calif. on March 6th, 2021John Storey / Special to the ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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With catastrophic drought forecast this summer, more than 50 recreational lakes across the state will look like silver dollars in a field of pennies for people hoping to escape the heat.