32 Structures Destroyed in Northern California Wildfire
Officials say nearly three-dozen structures have been destroyed in an expanding wildfire in Northern California.
Capt. Tom Piriano, a state fire spokesman, says 10 residences and 22 outbuildings have been destroyed in the King Fire, according to preliminary figures released Sunday. Assessment teams were going back in dangerous conditions to survey more damage.
Smoky conditions from the fire also forced the cancellation of the popular Ironman Triathlon event in nearby Lake Tahoe on Sunday.
The fast-moving blaze located about 60 miles east of Sacramento has grown to more than 128 square miles. It has kept 2,800 people from their homes and remains 10 percent contained. About 100 people have been allowed to return home.
A man accused of setting the blaze has pleaded not guilty to arson charges. He’s being held on $10 million bail.
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