1,200 firefighters battling N. California wildfire

Evacuation orders have been expanded for remote communities near a wildfire that's chewing through California forests. Evacuations are in place for parts of Amador and Calaveras counties.

More than 100 fire engines, 1,200 firefighters and 14 helicopters were sent to the fire, which was a threat to power infrastructure, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. The terrain was described as steep and rugged. The fire erupted on the Fourth of July at a recreation area packed with people. Between 85 to 100 celebrating at a river were forced to take shelter at a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. facility.