Evacuations as Tamarack Fire in California Grows to 21,000 Acres

The Tamarack Fire in California grew to 21,000 acres on July 17, prompting evacuations, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest officials https://twitter.com/HumboldtToiyabe/status/1416571364505530374 said . In https://twitter.com/HumboldtToiyabe/status/1416571364505530374 a statement the officials said the fire was 0% contained on Saturday evening and was continuing to burn Òin a north-westerly direction, west of Markleeville towards the Highway 89 corridorÓ. Motorists were urged to slow down and drive with caution in the area, with parts of Highway 89 closed. Credit: Craig Philpott via Storyful Craig Philpott via Storyful