Photos: Wildfire chars 1,800 acres in California’s Solano County

By HT Correspondent

Updated On Jun 09, 2020 10:59 am IST

The first major wildfire of the year in California erupted over the weekend in the state’s northern Solano County region. The Quail Fire, as it has been named, was fanned by winds on June 6 when it broke out and had burnt through 1,800 acres just a day later. California's agency responsible for fire protection has directed 600 personnel and 30 fire engines towards fire fighting efforts and has managed to contain 40% of the fire so far.

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A firefighter tries to douse a backfire to stop advancing flames near Winters, California on June 6. A wildfire in northern California’s Solano County had charred at least 1,837 acres as of June 8 according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire). (Noah Berger / AP)

Updated on Jun 09, 2020 10:59 am IST

A firefighter tries to douse a backfire to stop advancing flames near Winters, California on June 6. A wildfire in northern California’s Solano County had charred at least 1,837 acres as of June 8 according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire). (Noah Berger / AP)

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Flames rise from an outbuilding in the way of the Quail Fire near Winters, California on June 6. The fire erupted in sparsely populated, rugged mountain country and was quick to spread initially due to fast moving winds in the canyons. No casualties have been reported so far. (Noah Berger / AP)

Updated on Jun 09, 2020 10:59 am IST

Flames rise from an outbuilding in the way of the Quail Fire near Winters, California on June 6. The fire erupted in sparsely populated, rugged mountain country and was quick to spread initially due to fast moving winds in the canyons. No casualties have been reported so far. (Noah Berger / AP)

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A crew of firefighters on a tactical patrol to assess the situation on June 6. Working round the clock, fire crews were deployed on overnight missions to use the cooler nighttime weather to their advantage but were met with windy conditions on June 7. (Noah Berger / AP)

Updated on Jun 09, 2020 10:59 am IST

A crew of firefighters on a tactical patrol to assess the situation on June 6. Working round the clock, fire crews were deployed on overnight missions to use the cooler nighttime weather to their advantage but were met with windy conditions on June 7. (Noah Berger / AP)

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A deer flees flames as the Quail Fire burns near Winters, California on June 6. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. (Noah Berger / AP)

Updated on Jun 09, 2020 10:59 am IST

A deer flees flames as the Quail Fire burns near Winters, California on June 6. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. (Noah Berger / AP)

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Air tankers from throughout the state were pressed into action to dump aerial retardant as firefighters worked on the ground lighting backfires as a containment strategy, hindering the path of the wildfire and mopping up hot spots through the weekend. (Noah Berger / AP)

Updated on Jun 09, 2020 10:59 am IST

Air tankers from throughout the state were pressed into action to dump aerial retardant as firefighters worked on the ground lighting backfires as a containment strategy, hindering the path of the wildfire and mopping up hot spots through the weekend. (Noah Berger / AP)

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A firefighter walks past the beams of an emergency vehicle while the Quail Fire burns on June 6. With 600 personnel deployed, firefighting efforts appeared to be gaining ground and CAL Fire registered a 40% containment rate on June 8. (Noah Berger / AP)

Updated on Jun 09, 2020 10:59 am IST

A firefighter walks past the beams of an emergency vehicle while the Quail Fire burns on June 6. With 600 personnel deployed, firefighting efforts appeared to be gaining ground and CAL Fire registered a 40% containment rate on June 8. (Noah Berger / AP)

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A truck sprays water while trying to contain the Quail Fire on June 6. State authorities had on June 6 issued mandatory residential evacuation orders for people living near the wildfire, the AP reported. The orders were lifted a day later with 100 structures considered at risk and 3 destroyed according to official figures. (Noah Berger / AP)

Updated on Jun 09, 2020 10:59 am IST

A truck sprays water while trying to contain the Quail Fire on June 6. State authorities had on June 6 issued mandatory residential evacuation orders for people living near the wildfire, the AP reported. The orders were lifted a day later with 100 structures considered at risk and 3 destroyed according to official figures. (Noah Berger / AP)

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