Tree Mortality, Dry Fuels Complicating Fire Fight Near West Point in Calaveras County

  • Source: KOVR-TV CBS Sacramento
  • Published: 10/09/2017 07:04 AM

The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is evacuating an area of West Point because of an early morning fire. Right now, Cal Fire says the Point Fire is burning about 150 to 200 acres in timber. It ignited near Highway 26 and Higdon Road in an area heavily impacted by tree mortality. That’s where strong winds knocked down several dead trees – at one point – making it difficult for crews to get to the flames. About 120 customers are also without power. The fire is threatening homes at this time, but crews don’t know if any were damaged or destroyed. A mandatory evacuation order is in effect for Higdon Road, Higdon Spink Road and Spink Road.



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