PRATHER — Firefighters are currently battling a wildfire that was reported at about 2:30 p.m. near Prather.
The Goose Fire as prompted the evacuation of approximately 100 homes in the area of Gooseberry Lane and Morgan Canyon (see map below).
Latest reports put the fire at 80 acres, spreading at a dangerous rate.
A portion of Highway 168 has been was shut down at Auberry Road on the north, and at Old Millerton Road on the south.
An evacuation center is being setup by Red Cross at Foothill Middle School located at 29147 Auberry Road in Prather.
A large animal evacuation center being setup at Sierra High School 33326 Lodge Road in Tollhouse.