Groveland, CA — CAL Fire reports that the Big Creek Fire held at 150 acres overnight and it is 5% contained this morning.
The fire is burning outside of Groveland near Sprague Road. The CHP reports that Highway 120 is back open this morning, however some side roads are closed, including Hell’s Hollow Drive, Bucktail Drive, Elmore Drive and Sprague Drive East. Homes on those streets are still under a voluntary evacuation notice. An evacuation center remains open at the Groveland Community Hall.
The fire ignited during the four o’clock hour yesterday afternoon. Click here to view a detailed story from yesterday.
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Written by BJ Hansen.
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