NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Firefighters on Sunday raised containment on two fires burning in the Northern Sacramento Valley.
The Apple and Chrome fires began on Saturday afternoon, as Lake County News has reported.
The Apple fire, located west of Corning in Tehama County, was 2,956 acres and 90-percent contained as of Sunday night.
The fire has destroyed three homes and six outbuildings. Officials said all evacuations have been lifted.
Cal Fire said crews are making good progress on the fire. Thirty personnel, seven engines and two water tenders remain assigned to the incident.
In neighboring Glenn County, the Chrome fire, burning north of Elk Creek, was reported to be 2,252 acres and 50-percent contained on Sunday night, according to the Cal Fire update.
Firefighters who arrived at the scene on Saturday said it was a rekindle of a fire that was contained last week.
The Chrome fire destroyed one outbuilding and prompted evacuations, which the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday morning had been lifted.
Cal Fire said 246 fire personnel, 20 engines, 10 fire crews, six water tenders, two dozers and one helicopter are assigned to the fire.
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REGIONAL: Firefighters gain ground on Sacramento Valley fires
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