Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Fire in Copperopolis 100% Contained

    The "Gopher" Fire, which started on Gopher Ridge in Copperopolis burned 75 acres but was declared  100% contained earlier today July 24, 2012.

   Many other lightning caused fires (16) in El Dorado/Amador Counties are now 90% contained at 79 acres.

   There were a total of 2800 confirmed lightning strikes in Northern California and 73 fires started as a result.

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