Meanwhile, red-flag warnings for fire danger remain in effect until Wednesday evening.
Lives updates on the fire from KCRA
The fire on Kimball Island in the San Joaquin River was first reported around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, but Solana County firefighters have had difficulty getting to it. The Coast Guard evacuated four people from the island, seven people evacuated voluntarily, and three people remained on the island.
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July 15, 2024Last month, a fire originating from a Rancho Cordova encampment burned nearly 600 acres. Advocates say unhoused people should be equipped with tools like fire extinguishers to help stop them.
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