ADIN, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters are battling forest fires in northeastern California amid red flag weather conditions.
The Gold Fire ballooned to nearly 22 square miles Wednesday in Lassen County, south of the small Modoc County community of Adin.
The fire is just 5% contained and some evacuations are in place. Forecasters say lightning, gusts and low humidity could lead to more fires. Two firefighters injured on Monday were welcomed home to Adin on Tuesday night.
In southern Lassen County, the Hog Fire has grown to nearly 15 square miles but remains 5 miles west of Susanville. Localized evacuations are in place and containment is under 10%.
