Latest on Blue Fire burning near Shaver Lake: evacuation orders, containment
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office lifted all evacuation warnings for the Blue Fire on Friday as firefighters advanced on the blaze south of Shaver Lake.
The fire, which erupted Tuesday afternoon, was 75 percent contained after burning 400 acres, a spokeswoman for the Sierra National Forest reported. About 175 firefighters were sent to fight the blaze.
Cause of the fire is under investigation.
This story was originally published July 2, 2021 at 11:46 AM with the headline "Latest on Blue Fire burning near Shaver Lake: evacuation orders, containment."