ZAMORA, Calif. — Crews got control of a grass fire burning in the hills of Zamora in Yolo County after it flared up Tuesday morning.
According to Yolo County, crews were on the scene and people may see smoke in the area. The California Highway Patrol is reopening County Road 14 between I-505 and County Road 87. People are still advised to avoid the area as of 11:30 a.m., according to Yolo County.
The fire started near County Road 12A Monday afternoon and led to evacuations for the areas west of I-505 to County Road 89 and south of County Road 14 to Highway 16. The evacuation orders were lifted Monday night around 11:30 p.m., according to Yolo County.
According to Zamora Fire Protection District Fire Chief Chase Covington, the fire burned at least 100 acres, as of Monday night.
WILDFIRE PREPS
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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