Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the Bonanza Fire in El Dorado County, which ignited Tuesday afternoon near Shingle Springs. The blaze has burned 181 acres and is 10% contained as of Wednesday evening, according to Cal Fire. The fire started around 2:40 p.m. on June 17 near the 5200 block of Bonanza Auto Road and quickly spread through the rugged terrain. Within two hours, it had grown from just five acres to more than 60 acres, prompting immediate evacuation orders for nearby communities. “It was fuel and topography-driven fire for the most part,” said Battalion Chief Josh Vickers … Continue reading Bonanza Fire Halts at 181 Acres in El Dorado County, 10% Contained as Evacuations Reduce