Miners Fire Forces Evacuations in Pilot Hill | Sacramento News

A fast-moving wildfire dubbed the Miners Fire has erupted in El Dorado County’s Pilot Hill, burning 92 acres and just 5% contained as of Sunday afternoon. Triggered near Miners Valley and Salmon Falls Roads, it’s prompting mandatory evacuations for residents between Miners Valley Road and Equestrian Way, with shelters set up at the Placerville Library. Cal Fire is deploying air tankers and ground crews to build containment lines, while the cause, potential threats to homes, and injuries remain unknown. With dry conditions fueling the blaze, officials warn this is just the beginning — stay tuned for updates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e13840cec9d2554e