Robbers Fire burns more than 1,400 acres in Placer County
By KCRA-TV
A fire burning in a steep canyon between the towns of Colfax and Foresthill in Placer County grew overnight, but firefighters were also able to get some additional containment.
Cal Fire officials said Saturday morning that the Robbers Fire has burned 1,427 acres since igniting Wednesday afternoon, and was 20 percent contained.
More than 1,900 firefighters are currently fighting the fire, which is burning in a steep, heavily wooded area.
Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday called in more firefighters and the California National Guard to help battle a Placer County wildfire that has forced the evacuation of 300 people.
