The McFarland Fire nearly doubled in size from Monday, according to the Forest Service. The fire grew by more than 45,000 acres and has burned more than 97,400 acres. Crews lost containment, and the fire is now only 53% contained. Residents in Platina were told to evacuate Monday morning. The McFarland is straddling the Shasta/Trinity County line south of Hayfork. The evacuation order covers one mile north of Highway 36 from Platina to Vestal Road, all homes south of Highway 36 including all of Tedoc Road, east to and including all of Vestal Road north of Pettyjohn Road.
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