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Dutch Fire in California Contained at 15%, Evacuations Lifted

The wildfire near Lake Tahoe, which burned 45 acres, prompted evacuations in Nevada and Placer counties before firefighters halted its spread.

  • Firefighters successfully stopped the forward progress of the Dutch Fire, which started near the Forebay Dam in Dutch Flat.
  • The fire, initially reported on Saturday afternoon, led to mandatory evacuations in two counties but no injuries or damage to homes.
  • Cal Fire reported the blaze was 15% contained by Sunday morning, with evacuation orders downgraded to warnings.
  • Infrared mapping and aerial resources were used to combat the fire, which had reached 45 acres by Saturday night.
  • The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and local authorities have provided resources and shelters for affected residents.
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