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Big Fire east of Clovis now 100 percent contained

By Megan Ginise

mginise@fresnobee.com
A view of some of the burn area of the Big Fire as seen in a post on Cal Fire’s Facebook page.
A view of some of the burn area of the Big Fire as seen in a post on Cal Fire’s Facebook page. Cal Fire

The Big Fire that threatened homes east of Clovis is now 100 percent contained, Cal Fire officials announced Wednesday evening.

Approximately 188 acres burned when the fire started on Monday around 2:30 p.m., threatening several homes around Watts Valley Road and Big Springs Lane. A Fresno County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was burned; the deputy, who was organizing an evacuation, wasn’t injured.

Megan Ginise: 559-441-6614

This story was originally published July 14, 2016 at 11:14 AM with the headline "Big Fire east of Clovis now 100 percent contained."

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