Andrea Riso News Today

Containment is steadily growing on the Mosquito Fire burning in Placer and El Dorado counties, but forecast winds could still pose a risk to crews battling the flames.

The most active part of the fire is burning north and northeast in Placer County, triggering more evacuations. The fire is also burning in El Dorado County.

The most active part of the fire is burning north and northeast in Placer County, triggering more evacuations. The fire is also burning in El Dorado County.

The blaze has been active for four days, burnt more than 40,000 acres, and is only 10 percent contained, according to local officials.

The most active part of the fire is burning north and northeast in Placer County, triggering more evacuations. The fire is also burning in El Dorado County.

A wildfire that destroyed some homes and forced evacuations in both Placer and El Dorado counties continues to be a challenge for fire crews.