339 acre 'Dinely Fire' burning near Three Rivers

Thursday, June 8, 2017
THREE RIVERS, Calif. (KFSN) -- On a steep ridge just off Highway 198, a wildland fire is burning uncomfortably close to dozens of homes. Cheyenne Williams is here for moral support comforting her friend's mom who lives next to the fire.

"She's like there's a fire right behind the house, we might lose the house and everything. She was freaking out I could hear her over the phone losing her mind."
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The fire has burned 339 acres and is 35-percent contained.

Roughly 30 people living on Dinely Drive are under a voluntary evacuation order. Just in case, they have brought boxes to pack essentials, luckily though Cal Fire officials said the fire is not a serious danger at this point.

"It's burning uphill from them so they're not in any threat right now," said Toni Davis, Cal Fire.
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Folks who are under the voluntary evacuation order can stay at the Community Presbyterian Church, which is open to anybody who needs a place to stay.

Hand crews are creating containment lines on the ground though it is a difficult and uphill battle on this ridge. Firefighters are optimistic they can protect nearby properties but are still urging people to be prepared for anything.



"If this were my house I would leave. If they are up there they need to be ready to go," said Davis.
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