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Pay Fire Forces Evacuations Near Placerville

Jul 6, 2024 1 min read

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A wildfire near Placerville, California, has prompted mandatory evacuations and is threatening several structures. Named the Pay Fire, it ignited around 2 p.m. near Paydirt Drive and Denim Court, rapidly spreading towards the Placerville Airport. The fire has grown to cover approximately 40 acres and continues to spread at a dangerous rate. Areas under mandatory evacuation include Country Club Drive, Duden Drive, Barett Drive, Brendan Way, Lions Park, and Airport Road from Goldman Lane to Broadway.

The blaze has also caused power outages affecting around 1,800 PG&E customers. Significant buildings at risk include El Dorado Adventist School, Gold Trail Motor Lodge, and Premier Healthcare Placerville. Temporary evacuation points have been established, with the El Dorado Library’s Placerville branch serving as one such location. Roads including Airport Road at Broadway and Cedar Ravine Road at Camp Nauvoo Road have been closed. Multiple firefighting units from various agencies are engaged in efforts to contain the fire.

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