Putah Fire: Evacuation warnings lifted for fire burning in Yolo County (opens original article in a new tab)

Evacuation warnings for the Putah Fire in Yolo County have been lifted as Cal Fire works to contain the 361-acre fire that started as a prescribed burn. The fire, near Lake Berryessa, prompted road closures and posed risks to power infrastructure but no structures are currently threatened.

• Putah Fire started as a prescribed burn that got out of control.
• Evacuation warnings were lifted, and road closures on Highway 128 have been reopened.
• Cal Fire reports 25% containment, with challenges from wind and steep terrain.
• No structures are threatened, but power infrastructure is at risk.