Firefighters are getting closer to fully containing Sonoma County’s first major wildfire of the season. The Point Fire is now 70-percent contained as of Thursday morning. Crews are still doing mop-up work and reinforcing containment lines. The fire has burned 1,207 acres of land, destroyed three structures and damaged two others. A firefighter also suffered a minor injury.
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office has lifted all evacuations related to the Point Fire. Residents returning home are advised to exercise caution, mindful that the fire may have done damage to the surrounding area from smoke or water used to douse flames. Residents also need to beware of smoke and dirty water that could cause illness. Food and drinks exposed to flames, smoke, or water should not be consumed.
