California Casino Opens Shelter for Wildfire Evacuees, Blaze Threatens Residents, Structures (Land Casino & Gambling News (Casino Projects & Openings) – Casino.org)

Numerous California residents forced to flee their homes because of a threatening wildfire are finding temporary shelter at Golden Acorn Casino. The Posta 3 Fire, pictured above. California residents were told to evacuate due to the wildfire. Some found shelter at a casino. (Image: NW Fire Blog) The wildfire, called the Posta 3 Fire, was spreading quickly in Campo, Calif. on Monday into Tuesday. It involved some 220 acres in San Diego’s East County as of Monday afternoon. By Monday evening, the wildfire had increased to some 350 acres. It was 10% contained as of early Tuesday, according to a post by Cal Fire. Firefighters were battling the blaze both by land and by air, according to the Times of San Diego. They spent the night fighting the fire, including the use of air tankers and helicopters. The wildfire began at about 2:30 p.m. Monday near the intersection of La Posta… Read More

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