Fires threaten Diamond Springs and Valley Springs, evacuation orders issued

Residents near Diamond Springs in El Dorado County had a close call after a barn fire spread to surrounding vegetation, prompting evacuation orders. The fire, fueled by wind, resulted in multiple structures being threatened. Firefighters were able to contain the flames to the Diamond Springs hills, and evacuation orders were lifted. The fire burned approximately 4 acres in total, with crews monitoring hot spots overnight.