Wildfire near Coalinga forces evacuations

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Saturday, June 24, 2017
Wildfire near Coalinga forces evacuations
The fire is at 20 percent containment and Los Gatos Road is still closed.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Steep terrain is making it difficult for firefighters near Coalinga who are trying to extinguish a 240-acre wild land fire.



The flames have damaged several homes and evacuation warnings remain in place.



Firefighters say smoldering material that continues to roll down the hillside poses a significant challenge.



The fire is at 20 percent containment and Los Gatos Road is still closed.

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