The fire erupted Tuesday afternoon and made wind-driven runs through critically dry vegetation and drought-stressed trees.
A wildfire that erupted in Nevada County forced evacuations as it threatened about 500 homes and other buildings Tuesday, authorities said.
At an evening news conference, however, Estes said he couldn't confirm reports that some buildings had been destroyed. Firefighters fought the blaze on the ground and in the air, with aircraft making dozens of drops of water and fire retardant.
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