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Containment grows overnight for Amador County's Goose Fire

"Today, fire crews will have hard work putting out hotspots and restoring areas that were damaged due to fire suppression efforts," the Cal Fire report said.
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Goose Fire burns in Amador County

AMADOR COUNTY, Calif. — Forward progress has stopped and containment has grown overnight for a wildfire in Amador County.

According to Cal Fire, the Goose Fire, along Goose hill Ranch Road, has burned roughly 60 acres, with firefighting crews increasing to 45% Sunday into Monday. Cal Fire's incident report says crews worked throughout the night to keep the fire from spreading. 

"The area is grass mixed with heavy brush. Today, fire crews will have hard work putting out hotspots and restoring areas that were damaged due to fire suppression efforts," the report said.

Structures were threatened, but none were damaged or destroyed. There were also no injuries reported. 

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Wildfire Preps

According to Cal Fire, 2020 was one of the most severe fire seasons on record as 9,917 wildfires burned 4.2 million acres. Over 9,000 structures were destroyed, and 31 people (civilians and firefighters) were killed. 

California also experienced its first "Gigafire" because of the August Complex Fire, burning over 1 million acres by itself. Four of California's top five largest wildfires in state history happened in 2020. 

If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.

The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and know your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.

Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts. 

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