Looking west to east toward Mt. Shasta over #Weed, CA. #Siskiyou @KRCR7 #BolesFire
A fast-moving wildfire erupted near the Northern California town of Weed Monday afternoon, forcing evacuations and burning at least 100 structures, officials said.
"We're probably in excess of 100 structures lost," firefighters said as the out-of-control blaze burned near town, the Record Searchlight reported.
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle the 300 acre #BolesFire in Siskiyou County. Over 100 structures damaged or destroyed.
#BolesFire in Weed.
#BolesFire is at 200 acres with 0% containment. 75 structures destroyed and 1,000 threatened. Details @ActionNewsNow
The fire is burning in Siskiyou County, near the Oregon border. Officials ordered evacuations of schools, businesses, and homes in the area.
#Boles Fire has 1/2 of an Elementary school going good in the attic, All Buildings at the Mill are also taking off, #BreakingNews
An evacuation center for the community was set up at Fairgrounds in Yreka, CalFire said.
From the Caltrans traffic cam at the I-5, Hwy 97 crossover. #BolesFire
The fire prompted emergency road closures in the area, including Interstate 5 — which connects California and Oregon — and State Route 97.
#BolesFire Power issue at Mt Shasta High School, RedCross seeking new shelter location. http://t.co/ykmSj6Exyv
California fire officials said the blaze had burned more than 300 acres and the United States Forest Service had been called in to provide additional assistance.
The power grid in the area was also reportedly destroyed by the fire and power had been shut off.
#BolesFire in Weed, CA. Power grid to Weed has been destroyed and power is off as far north as Carrick.
The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
Crazy pictures of houses in Weed destroyed by fire. Take a look at this @KDRV
The Roseburg Lumber Mill in #Weed is burning hot and heavy. It's one of the top priorities for fire crews #BolesFire