Evacuation orders issued as fire threatens buildings in Yokuts Valley

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A writer occurrence has forced evacuations orders for immoderate residents successful Yokuts Valley connected Tuesday afternoon.

The occurrence broke retired astatine a mobile location successful the country of Pepperwood and Sand Creek roads.

The Fresno County Fire Department says the occurrence has burned 10 acres but could scope up to 100 acres.

Flames person knocked down powerlines and are threatening respective adjacent structures.

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation orders for the Pepperweed, Iris, and LongView areas.

The origin of the occurrence is inactive nether investigation.

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