How to resolve AdBlock issue? NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – As major wildland fires around Northern California neared full containment on Friday, a new incident erupted in Chico, threatening dozens of homes.
The County fire in Napa and Yolo counties is expected to be fully contained on Sunday and the Klamathon fire in Siskiyou County also rose in containment, while the Stoney fire in Chico began Thursday night.
Cal Fire said the County fire, remaining at 90,288 acres, reached 97 percent containment on Friday night.
The fire began on June 30 near Guinda. Cal Fire investigators said it began as a result of an improperly installed electric fencing unit.
The Klamathon fire grew to 37,900 acres on Friday, with containment up to 85 percent, Cal Fire said.
The fire began July 5, and has killed one civilian, injured three firefighters and destroyed 82 structures, according to Cal Fire.
In Chico, the Stoney fire near Bidwell Park began late Thursday night, burning more than 600 acres overnight and causing the evacuation of about 50 homes, according to Cal Fire.
By Friday night, Cal Fire said the Stoney fire was up to 700 acres, with containment at 40 acres.
The Stoney fire evacuations were lifted on Friday, officials said.
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