A brush fire near Powerhouse and Wish I Ah roads in Fresno County prompted evacuation warnings for three zones Tuesday afternoon. (Fresno County SO)
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Update: The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said that firefighters have stopped the progress of the fire and evacuation warnings have been lifted. Authorities said road closures will remain in place for the next several hours.
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A brush fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in Fresno County, prompting evacuation warnings for three zones, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said.
The fire started about 1 p.m. near Powerhouse and Wish I Ah roads, leading officials to issue evacuation warnings for Zones K51, K52, and K131.
Motorists should expect roadblocks in the area as firefighters with Cal Fire/Fresno County Fire move equipment into position to battle the blaze, authorities said.
The Sheriff’s Office did not immediately provide information on the fire’s size or containment.
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