Evacuations ordered for Elk Fire

The wildfire, which was believed to be sparked by lightning from Sunday morning's thunderstorms, has prompted Glenn County emergency officials to issue evacuation orders. The fire was first reported at 10:14 a.m., according to Cal Fire's Tehama-Glenn unit.

Evacuation area is for Fruto, area of Highway 162 and County Road 303. Shelter at Glenn County Public Health office, 240 N. Villa Ave., Willows.
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