• Fire crews battle a wildfire near Cache Creek Road in Spring Valley, Calif., Monday, June 25, 2018. Thousands were forced to flee their homes Monday as major wildfires encroached on a charred area of Northern California still recovering from severe blazes in recent years, sparking concern the state may be in for another destructive series of wildfires this summer. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee via AP) Photo: Paul Kitagaki Jr. / Associated Press
Photo: Paul Kitagaki Jr. / Associated Press
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Fire crews battle a wildfire near Cache Creek Road in Spring Valley, Calif., Monday, June 25, 2018. Thousands were forced to flee their homes Monday as major wildfires encroached on a charred area of Northern ... more
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Fire crews have started to get a handle on the massive blaze that has scorched the hills of Lake County, officials said.
The Pawnee Fire grew only slightly overnight to 13,500 and was 25 percent contained by Tuesday morning, according to Cal Fire.
The blaze — driven by low humidity, erratic winds and above normal temperatures — started Saturday night and has destroyed 22 structures while continuing to threaten at least 600 more, officials said.
Mandatory evacuations remained in place for the entire Spring Valley community. The Red Cross opened an evacuation center at Lower Lake High School.
Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency Monday to mobilize the state’s Office of Emergency Services and other agencies to provide help and resources to the county.
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