Per CalFire: Maria Fire 45 acres

CalFire photo

  UPDATE at 3:05 PM:  it is now 45 acres and is 20% contained. One injured civilian. We haven't heard about homes or structures.  Ebbetts Pass engines just headed down the hill.


  According to CalFire the Maria Fire, not far from where the Butte Fire burned, is now 35 acres and is partially burning in the Butte Fire footprint, dry grass and weeds.

   Aircraft is just arriving to assist with the attack. Evacuation center being set up at Moke Hill
Elementary School. The Red Cross is arriving soon.