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Saddle Fire: Lightning ignites wildfire in NorCal
The Saddle Fire began in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on Tuesday, after numerous lightning strikes hit the forest.
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A wildfire in the Trinity County National Forest in Northern California has burned at least 921 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
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Multiple fires began after numerous lighting strikes hit the forest on Tuesday afternoon. More fires might be discovered in the next couple of days due to frequent lightning, the agency said in a news release.
A mandatory evacuation has been issued on County Road 311, north of Big Slide Campground to Manzanita Ranch — it's being handled by the Trinity County Sheriff's Department. Residents of Hyampom are under an advisory evacuation. The Red Cross is setting up an evacuation center at Hayfork High School.
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