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Elephant Fire Rages Through Northern California | Reno News
Elephant Fire near Loyalton is roaring out of control, having scorched over 6,400 acres and only 5% contained as of Monday. Steep, rugged terrain and bone-dry fuel combine with gusty winds to make containment nearly impossible — and dry lightning looms as a major threat. This isn’t the first time the area has burned this way; a similar blaze hit in 2020. Evacuation orders are in place for parts of Lassen County, with officials urging everyone in warning zones to be ready to flee at a moment’s notice. The fire is now spreading across Sierra, Plumas, and Lassen counties as crews battle under…
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