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The Woodside Fire burns 75 acres of Sonoma County coastline, triggering mandatory evacuations and hazardous air quality alerts.

The Woodside Fire, a wind-driven blaze in heavy timber, scorched at least 75 acres of the Sonoma County coastline near Salt Point State Park by Thursday evening. The administration announced that the fire was 20% contained, with air and ground crews working through the night to manage the growth. The blaze forced mandatory evacuations for zone SON-1D1, including Timber Cove and Salt Point State Park, while an evacuation warning was issued for zone SON-D2. Heavy smoke from the fire blanketed a wide swath of the North Bay, pushing air quality into the hazardous range for many residents. A Spare the Air Alert was issued, prohibiting wood burning until Friday. Highway 1 remains closed between Stewarts Point and Timber Cove. Officials advised residents to stay indoors with windows and doors closed to avoid adverse health effects from the particulate matter pollution. The fire's cause is currently under investigation by Cal Fire.

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