FORESTHILL, Calif. — As fire fighters continue battling with the Mosquito Fire, winds pick up and rain will begin to fall Sunday.
The change in weather is making fuels "less receptive" according to Cal Fire. This means they are slightly less flammable, but still able to catch fire. This will lead to a decreased chance in spread but means spotting is still a concern as wind gusts are over 20mph, according to Cal Fire officials.
Officials say growth was minimal, making the fire just over 73,000 acres and 21% contained. Officials are feeling good about the western side of the fire as ground crews secure the line.
"There's not a lot of smoke showing and when that smoke started blowing out with the winds this afternoon, you weren't even seeing any new smokes down low," said operations chief Dave Soldavini. "It's looking really good all across [the western side of the fire]."
Night water dropping operations will begin Saturday night to assist the nearly 4,000 firefighters on the ground.
Cal Fire officials say they think, in the coming days, they will see evacuation orders lifted or turned into warnings for both counties.
Residents who live in Zone 12, which runs along Foresthill Road, can now repopulate, according to Placer County Sheriff's Office. See what streets Zone 12 includes here.
Areas East of the Spring Garden Road, including most of Foresthill, are still under a mandator evacuation order.
Placer County released a map showing specific damage caused by the fire, Friday.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Pacific Gas & Electric said unspecified “electrical activity” occurred close in time to the report of the fire.
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Evacuation Centers
Evacuation centers:
- Rocklin: Sierra College at 5100 Sierra College Blvd
- Cameron Park: Cameron Park Services District at 2502 Country Club Drive
- Overnight shelter, meals, showers, limited health services, and parking for trailers will be provided. Animals in crates and carriers will be accepted.
- Placerville: Green Valley Community Church at 3500 Missouri Flat Rd.
- No Large animals or no birds. Limited RV parking and no hookups
For large and small animals:
- Nevada County Fairgrounds on 11228 McCourtney Road, in Grass Valley Check-in at Gate 8
- Placer County Animal Services Center at 11232 B Avenue in Auburn
- No birds/chickens due to avian flu
- Gold Country Fairgrounds, 209 Fairgate Road, Auburn, California is opening on September 14
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