(El Dorado County, CA) — Cal Fire reports that forward progress has stopped on the Pay Fire in El Dorado County, which has burned 77 acres and is roughly five-percent contained. The fire, which began Saturday near Placerville Airport, caused evacuations and damaged hangars. Planes were grounded as the fire reached the runway.

The steep, wooded area has posed challenges for firefighters. Cal Fire has not confirmed the number of structures damaged.

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