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Rockhouse fire 100 percent contained

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UPDATE: Cal Fire reported the fire was 100 percent contained Sunday afternoon.A wildfire that has burned 28 acres off state Route 67 near Rockhouse Road is 85 percent contained, a Cal Fire official said Sunday.

Crews are making progress against the blaze, and cooler weather might have helped, said Capt. Kendal Bortisser, Cal Fire public information officer.

Because the fire burned steep, rocky terrain, “it takes more time to mop up,” Bortisser added.

The fire started after a burning vehicle ignited brush alongside state Route 67 on Friday afternoon.

That forced numerous residents living near Rockhouse Road to evacuate their homes. The residents were allowed to return Friday evening.

Some 100 firefighters on scene battle the blaze, while air tankers and helicopters were deployed Friday.

There were no reports of structure damage or injuries as of Sunday morning.

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