Winds picking up

Jeff Nieves, the Eldorado County sheriff, said 173 structures had suffered total or major loss, nine suffered moderate loss and 17 suffered minor loss.

Officials are still investigating the cause but believe the fire was human-caused simply because there wasn't any lightning in the area. The fire is not burning in treetops anymore, and winds are calmer, both of which are very good developments.

But winds are now starting to pick up.

"The next few hours are going to be very telling for us. If it gets up in the treetops again, it will be a significant challenge for all our resources."

-- Lee Romney