U.S. New 4,600-acre wildfire triggers evacuations near Lake Berryessa **************************************************************** Los Angeles Times 4 hours ago Like Reblog on Tumblr Tweet A wildfire near Napa County’s largest reservoir, Lake Berryessa, spread to 4,600 acres in about 24 hours, triggering evacuations as flames tore through a large swath of oak trees. The Cold fire started about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday off Highway 120 west of Pleasants Valley Road and the picturesque city of Winters in rural Yolo County, swiftly scorching the dry grass and timber. By Wednesday night, the fire was only 10% contained. Officials with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said the volatile blaze was burning toward the north, often in remote areas that firefighters had difficulty reaching. Late afternoon winds even sent flames over the fire line, forcing ground crews and ...