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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Evacuation Order issued for Bonanza Fire in El Dorado County
( — An Evacuation Order has been issued for Chablis Drive and Lumbo Road for the Bonanza Fire on Bonanza Auto Road in Shingle Springs, according to the Perimeter Map website. Video Above: Tips for preventing house fires As of 4:15 p.m. 23 acres have burned, according to CalFire. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said a temporary evacuation point was set up at the Placerville Library at 330 Fair Lane. The area is set up for those affected to charge devices, meet with family who have evacuated and make plans for next steps. Officials said it is not an overnight shelter and animals are accepted on leashes or in carriers/kennels. For updates, click or tap here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Bonanza Fire triples in size, evacuation orders expanded in El Dorado County
( — Evacuations have expanded in El Dorado County as the Bonanza Fire continues to spread throughout the area. The Bonanza Fire started around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday. It is located on Bonanza Auto Road and Hollandview Drive, which is about three miles east of Shingle Springs Drive. At around 5:15 p.m., the flames had burned through nearly 62 acres, up from 23 acres only an hour ago. By 7:30 p.m., the flames spread to 80 acres. So far, firefighters have only reached 5% containment. Evacuation Order issued for Bonanza Fire in El Dorado County Surrounding areas are mandated to evacuate, including east of Highway 49. The perimeter of the evacuation orders is continually expanding, according to Cal Fire. A map of evacuation orders and warnings can be found at or 'This is an immediate threat to life,' Cal Fire said. 'This is a lawful order to leave now.' Officials said a temporary evacuation point has been set up at the Placerville Library at 330 Fair Lane. There, evacuees charge devices, meet with family who have evacuated, and make plans for next steps. It is not an overnight shelter and animals are accepted on leashes or in carriers/kennels. The cause of the fire is under investigation. As of 11 p.m., the Bonanza Fire is at 181 acres burned with 10% contained. Most evacuation orders have been lifted. Visit for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
Crews responding to fire near Shingle Springs in El Dorado County
Cal Fire crews are responding to a vegetation fire in El Dorado County near Shingle Springs on Tuesday. The fire is burning in the area of Old French Town Road, east of Shingle Springs. About five to six acres have burned, Cal Fire says. No evacuation orders have been issued at this time and no structures are threatened, Cal Fire says. Scene of the fire near Shingle Springs. Alert California This is a developing story.
