The wildfire was first reported at about 3:50 a.m. Sunday near the 200 block of North Crystal Springs Rd., about four miles northwest of the city of St. Helena.
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Almost 900 firefighters from numerous local fire departments and CAL FIRE are working the fire. Officials say air tankers are helping in the fight when conditions permit.
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CAL FIRE added overnight firefighting crews will work on perimeter control, defending structures and evacuation planning.
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Firefighters said hot temperatures and low humidity, combined with erratic winds, should make fighting the Glass Fire difficult.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
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