Sand Fire Now 75 Percent Contained, Some Evacuation Orders LiftedJuly 28, 2014Crews continue to make headway on the Sand Fire, as containment now stands at 75 percent. Evacuation orders have been reduced in most areas. UPDATE: 7:20 p.m. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirefighters Make Progress On Sand Fire; Hundreds Still EvacuatedJuly 27, 2014The Sand Fire is holding at 3,800 acres, with 50 percent containment. Fifty-one structures have burned, including 13 residences. The fire began Friday near Highway 49 and Sand Ridge Road at the Amador-El Dorado county line. UPDATE: 10:05 p.m.
EnvironmentSand Fire Triples In Size, More Evacuations OrderedJuly 26, 2014The Sand Fire, near the Amador-El Dorado county line, more than tripled in size Saturday, and has now burned 4,000 acres. The fire has claimed 12 structures, and stands at 20 percent containment. UPDATE: 8:51 p.m.
EnvironmentSand Fire At Amador-El Dorado County Line 20 Percent Contained; Two Structures BurnedJuly 25, 2014The Sand Fire in Amador County was 20 percent contained as of late Friday. The blaze is burning near the El Dorado County line, has grown to more than 1,300 acres and burned two structures. UPDATED: 11:25 p.m.
