Crime & Safety

What Started #MonticelloFire? Officials Ask For Public's Help

The fire, which was 71 percent contained as of 8 p.m. Tuesday, consumed nearly 6,500 acres near Lake Berryessa in Solano and Yolo counties.

Fire officials are asking the public for help in determining the cause of the Monticello vegetation fire, which has burned nearly 6,500 acres near Lake Berryessa in Solano and Yolo Counties.

The fire, which was 71 percent contained as of 8 p.m. Tuesday, began burning Friday night near the Monticello Dam, threatening 40 structures and causing the Golden Bear Estates and Canyon Creek Resort campground to be evacuated.

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All evacuation orders have now been lifted and all public roads are open, but firefighters continue to battle the blaze in steep, rugged terrain with difficult access, according to Cal Fire officials.

Erratic wind shifts have challenged suppression efforts, Cal Fire officials said.

Cal Fire investigators now urge anyone in the area of Highway 128 between the Canyon Creek Resort and Pleasant Valley Road between the hours of 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on July 4 to call the Cal Fire Arson Hotline at (800) 468-4408.

Those who have information or descriptions of people or vehicles that were in the area can remain anonymous, Cal Fire officials said.

Previous:

#MonticelloFire: Evacuations Lifted; Blaze at 6,488 Acres & 35% Contained Monday Afternoon.

Cal Fire's VIDEO Update of #MonticelloFire & #ButtsFire.

#MonticelloFire: 1 Injured in Bulldozer Rollover; 7,000 Acres & 30% Contained Sunday Evening.

#MonticelloFire Balloons To 7,000 Acres with 30% Containment Sunday A.M.

#MonticelloFire Growing Still: 5,000 Acres & 30% Contained Saturday Evening.

UPDATE #MonticelloFire Growing: At 3,000 Acres & 15% Contained Near Dam & Hwy 128 on Saturday Afternoon.

-Bay City News



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