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Wildfire In Rural Amador County 100% Contained

AMADOR COUNTY (CBS13) – A small wildfire that prompted some evacuation orders in rural Amador County on Wednesday is now 100% contained.

Firefighters responded to the scene around 12:30 p.m. near the Electra Powerhouse in the Jackson area of Amador County. Some structures were threatened, but around 3:30 p.m., Cal Fire said all evacuation warnings were lifted.

Firefighters were able to put a "wet line" around the fire and stopped the forward progress of the fire. Air tankers have been making drops.

By 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Cal Fire said the fire was 100% contained and mapped at 10.25 acres.

Crews will remain on the scene through the night to patrol for hotspots.

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