Two fires, fueled by heat and dry winds, inch toward communities in Sierra and Fresno counties

"Due to steep and rocky terrain, crews have experienced difficulty in gaining access to some areas of the fire, slowing progress. Significant dead and down fuels have served as a catalyst for rapid fire spread in brush and timber."

"In Sierra County, flames from the Bear fire are inching toward the Sierra Nevada communities of Sierra Brooks and Loyalton, with the fire fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation."

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