WINTERS, Calif. — Strong winds fed a smoky fire that threatened about 100 structures and temporarily prompted evacuations nears Winters.
As of Monday morning, the fast-growing Quail Fire has burned about 1,837 acres, with 50% of the fire contained by Cal Fire and responding personnel. That means firefighters were able to keep the fire from growing overnight, while upping the containment.
Three buildings have been destroyed. 100 remain threatened.
Since it started, the fire has destroyed three structures. No injuries have been reported. According to the Vacaville Fire Department, the fire is not a threat to the city of Vacaville.
Gusts sent smoke about about 30 miles east into downtown Sacramento Saturday when the fire ignited.
Mandatory and advisory evacuations for the Quail Fire have been lifted, according to the Solano County Office of Emergency Services. Earlier, officials ordered evacuations for about 100 threatened homes just southwest of Winters, along Quail Canyon Road from Pleasants Valley Road to Hwy. 128.
There is still a road closure for Pleasants Valley Road, as of the latest update from Cal Fire.
Only residents will be allowed through the checkpoint and must show ID. PG&E has also restored power to all but a handful of residences.
Photos: Quail Fire near Winters
Sherry Stroup, a resident in the area of the fire, had to abandon her home of 30 years and her walnut orchard. But she learned from seeing pictures most of her property was spared.
“I’m feeling thankful,” Stroup said. “Sad for some neighbors that I know their houses burned to the ground. There are some that have lost their homes that I know.”
Live Google Crisis Map showing road closures:
The cause is still under investigation. A red flag warning has been issued to begin at 11 p.m. Sunday, for parts of Northern California through Monday.
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