1,700-acre fire near Lake Berryessa forces evacuations

1,700-acre fire near Lake Berryessa forces evacuations

A 1,700-acre grass fire burning out of control near Lake Berryessa Tuesday prompted an evacuation of Canyon Creek Resort and Golden Bear Estates in Winters, fire officials said.

The Cold Fire, burning in Yolo County off of Highway 128 west of Pleasants Valley Road, started shortly after 4:30 p.m., according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Officials issued an evacuation order for Canyon Creek Resort, an RV, cabin and tent-camping site, said Cal Fire spokesman Daniel Berlant.