NORTH COAST, Calif. — Firefighters on Sunday continued to raise containment on wildland fires burning in the region.
The Point fire near Geyserville in Sonoma County reached 90% on Sunday evening.
Cal Fire said the fire has burned 1,207 acres, injured one firefighter, destroyed three structures and damaged two others.
Resources on the fire have begun to be rolled back. As of Sunday night, 366 personnel, 30 engines, seven water tenders, four dozers and 10 hand crews were assigned, Cal Fire said.
The Sites fire, burning since last week near Stonyford in Colusa County, remained at 19,195 acres on Sunday, Cal Fire said, with containment up to 48%.
Cal Fire reported that all evacuation orders for the Sites fire were downgraded to warnings. Road closures remain in effect for the general public, with access to the fire area for residents only.
Assigned to the fire as of Sunday night were 1,953 firefighters, 126 engines, 32 water tenders, seven helicopters, 21 dozers and 61 hand crews, Cal Fire said.
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Containment rises on Point, Sites fires
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