THE RIVER FIRE THAT BEGAN IN THE AREA OF PINE CANYON AND RIVER ROADS ON SUNDAY), IS BURNING ALMOST DUE SOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY OF SPRECKELS (AND THE CITY OF SALINAS). THE MORE THAN 10-THOUSAND ACRE WILDFIRE IS REPORTEDLY THREATENING MORE THAN 15-HUNDRED STRUCTURES, AND THE FIRE IS NOW CONSIDERED TO BE 7 PERCENT CONTAINED. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON-LINE AT www.fire.ca.gov OR ON THE KSCO WEBSITE AT www.ksco.com, THEN CLICK ON THE NEWS PAGE, AND THE HEADLINE WITH THE LATEST UPDATE TIME.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
- Pine Canyon Road
- Parker Road
- Laurel Lane
- Trimble Hill Lane
- West of River Road from Parker Road to Gonzales River Rd.
- Limekiln Road
EVACUATION ADVISORIES ARE ALSO IN EFFECT IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS.
