Wildfire sparks above Centerville, dozens of homes evacuated
Wildfire sparks above Centerville, dozens of homes evacuated
Eighty-nine homes were evacuated by 1 a.m., and more were being considered.
Eighty-nine homes were evacuated by 1 a.m., and more were being considered.
Centerville police were also tweeting instructions for potential evacuees.
Centerville police were also tweeting instructions for potential evacuees.
The Duell Creek Fire is estimated to be burning 20 to 50 acres and is moving uphill.
The Duell Creek Fire is estimated to be burning 20 to 50 acres and is moving uphill.
Multiple fire departments were assisting with efforts to fight the fire.
Multiple fire departments were assisting with efforts to fight the fire.
The cause of the fire, which broke out just before midnight, is under investigation.
The cause of the fire, which broke out just before midnight, is under investigation.
Flames were fanned by winds amid very dry conditions due to ongoing severe drought.
Flames were fanned by winds amid very dry conditions due to ongoing severe drought.
Officials are asking people to avoid the area as firefighters try to contain the blaze.
Officials are asking people to avoid the area as firefighters try to contain the blaze.