Applegate Fire in Placer County , California , has burned 420 acres , is 20 % contained . Mandatory evacuations were in effect overnight for those in danger because of a Northern California wildfire , which has already destroyed five homes and is threatening 1,000 more , a state fire spokesman said . Authorities issue mandatory evacuations for hundreds of `` primary residences '' in the area . Fire spokesman : `` We do not have containment on the lines that could affect structures '' but we are working with our local and state partners to ensure safe passage through evacuation zones.
Applegate Fire in Placer County , California , has burned 420 acres , is 20 % contained . Authorities issue mandatory evacuations for hundreds of `` primary residences '' in the area . Fire spokesman : `` We do not have containment on the lines that could affect structures '' but we are working with our local and state partners to ensure safe passage through evacuation zones.