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Improved weather has prevented firefighters from spreading theSierra Nevada wildfire, forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes and 13 firefighters and civilians. Authorities said Thursday that they were injured.
Rice fires remained 904 acres while containment increased to 20%,California Forest Fire Departmentsaid.
Firefighters were helped by the cool weather and rising humidity, CalFire said.
California, Arizona Wildfire Evacuation
Fire injuries were heat-related problems such as dehydration, fire officials said Said.
Weather in the Sierra Nevada Mountains extinguish some of the burned-out California wildfires A state that helped me leave. (Fox News)
The wildfire began on Tuesday with a building fire in Nevada County near the Yuba River. According to fire authorities, the structure and three nearby annexes were burned down.
The biggest wildfire in the suburbs of California was hit by the wind
Firefighters made progress on Thursday. Although the department's evacuation order was lifted, CalFire announced 250 homes and other structures in a small neighborhood community were still under threat.
The fire burned down to theYuba River, but did not reach the neighboring Yuba County.
