Crime & Safety
Wildfire Burning South Of Willits Prompts Evacuation Warning
At the time, the fire was estimated to be about 15 to 20 acres, but smoke from the blaze could be seen from all over the region.
September 2, 2022
A wildfire burning near Willits Thursday afternoon prompted evacuation warnings from authorities, who told residents to be "ready to evacuate at any moment."
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The so-called Walker Fire burning south of Willits on the east side of Highway 101 in Mendocino County was first reported at around 4 p.m.
At the time, the fire was estimated to be about 15 to 20 acres, but smoke from the blaze could be seen from all over the region.
Find out what's happening in Across Californiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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