Wildfire in California burns 18,853 hectares: 11,260 evacuated

Wildfire broke out on the Mosquito Road in Placer town on August 6^th have burnt 18,853 hectares and caused 11,260 people to be evacuated in California, US. According to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, only 10% of the fire affecting both Placer and El Dorado towns has been taken under control. There are 5,858 houses that are reported as at risk.