Fresh evacuations for communities near California forest fire

A firefighter sprays water while trying to keep the Electra Fire from spreading in the Pine Acres community of Amador County (AP)

Evacuation orders have been expanded for remote California communities near a wildfire that may have been sparked by fireworks or a barbecue during July 4 celebrations.

The Electra Fire in Sierra Nevada Gold Country – a mountainous region that brings in many tourists – broke out on Monday afternoon and tripled in size to about 6.1 square miles. It was 5% contained on Tuesday night.