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East side of Whiskeytown Recreation Area evacuated due to House Incident
The House Incident has burned 35 acres and forced evacuations.
Posted: Aug 4, 2021 2:21 PM
Updated: Aug 4, 2021 5:11 PM
Posted By: Ricardo Tovar and Brandon Downs
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif.- CAL FIRE units are trying to contain a vegetation fire near Highway 299 and Tollhouse Rd., CAL FIRE Shasta Trinity said.
The fire is currently at 35 acres and 20% contained, according to CAL FIRE.
The Whiskeytown National Recreation Area said the east side of the area is being evacuated. This includes the Visitor Center, Park Headquarters, East Breach, Kennedy Memorial, Clair A Hill Whiskeytown Dam and all the roads and facilities in the area.
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The Dixie Fire continues to burn in Plumas and Butte counties, and areas of Lassen and Tehama counties.
The fire was sparked around 5:15 p.m. July 13 in the Lassen National Forest.
A number of residents in Butte, Plumas and Tehama counties are under evacuation orders and warnings. The blaze has closed parts of Lassen National Forest and Plumas National Forest, and knocked out power in parts of Lassen County.