Putah Fire in California's Yolo County grows to 300 acres

A prescribed burn that escaped control lines turned into a wildfire that has torched hundreds of acres, according to a fire official.

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Putah Fire caused by escaped controlled burn, Cal Fire says

A Yolo County fire started late Monday morning that has burned more than 850 acres was caused by an escaped controlled burn, Cal Fire said. Video: Counties in Northern California under Red Flag Warning The Putah Fire began around 11:30 a.

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