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Grass fire in Amador County burns cars, structure at concrete mix yard

The fire, named the Jackson fire, began on Jackson Valley and Buena Vista roads.
Credit: CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit

BUENA VISTA, Calif. — A grass fire in Amador County burned multiple cars and a structure along with roughly 28 acres Saturday afternoon, according to the Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit.

The fire, named the Jackson fire, began on Jackson Valley and Buena Vista roads. Cal Fire officials say the fire was mostly contained to a concrete ready mix yard.

Forward progress has been stopped and fire officials say it's 40% contained with staff working through the night to put it out. 

#JacksonIncident (UPDATE - 7:05 pm): 28.2 acres and 40% contained. Forward progress has been stopped. Heavy mop up in a...

Posted by CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit on Saturday, July 1, 2023

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