Fire burning northeast of St. Helena

By Register Staff

Fire officials have ordered home evacuations Upvalley due to a large vegetation fire in the area of Deer Park and Sanitarium roads northeast of St. Helena.

As of 11 p.m., the fire had burned 200 acres and destroyed two structures. Eight to 10 mile-per-hour winds were pushing the fire south.

About 400 firefighters are on scene, according to CalFire. CalFire air tankers and helicopters are expected to return in the morning.

The Red Cross has set up an evacuation center at St. Helena High School at 1401 Grayson Ave., St. Helena.

Officials have closed Deer Park Road, Howell Mountain Road, Crystal Springs Road and Glass Mountain Road.

Fire officials could not immediately say how many homes have been evacuated in the area. As of late Friday evening, officials allowed residents from the Mund Road area through the road block at Sanitarium and Deer Park.

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