July 26, 2014 at 9:50 AM: Named the Sand Fire, just east of Hwy 49 near Plymouth, this fire was reported around 4:30 PM on July 25, 2014. It has destroyed 5 houses and 7 outbuildings so far. The cause has not yet been determined.
As of 8 AM this morning, it has burned 1300 acres and is only 20% contained. Mandatory evacuations are in effect in that area. 1 minor injury has been reported. The smoke from this fire can be seen streaming over Calaveras County's southwest area.
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