16-acre Pay Fire forces evacuations in El Dorado County, moving towards Placerville Airport.

A vegetation fire named Pay Fire has forced evacuations in El Dorado County, south of Placerville, with over 16 acres burned and a dangerous rate of spread. The fire is moving towards the Placerville Airport, threatening structures and multiple hangers. Mandatory evacuations are in place for several roads, including Barett Drive, Brendan Way, Lions Park, and Airport Road, while voluntary evacuations are also in place for some areas. The fire is causing hundreds of residents to lose power.

July 06, 2024
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