Crews use drip torches, firefighting pistols to help contain County Fire

YOLO COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- More than 2,800 firefighters are doing everything they can to get a handle of the County Fire. It's burning across parts of Yolo and Napa counties, east of Lake Berryessa.

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"What they'll be using is drip torches and pistols, which shoot a firing device, to help us take away fuel from the main fire," said Motta. "That allows us to burn in a more controlled fashion."

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Cal Fire says this special firing operation will continue as long as conditions allow. The County Fire has been burning since June 30, 2018.