A California fire that burned more than 7,000 acres was caused by a faulty spinning smoke machine at a gender-reveal party

A California fire that burned more than 7,000 acres was caused by a faulty spinning smoke machine at a gender-reveal party

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One of three major wildfires tearing through Califonia this weekend was caused by a gender reveal party.

A "smoke generating pyrotechnic device" sparked the El Dorado Fire in Yucaipa, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) said.

The fire has so far burned 7,050 acres.

Two other major active fires — The Creek Fire and The Valley Fire — have burned 73,278 and 9,850 acres respectively.

At around 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, a "smoke generating pyrotechnic device, used during a gender reveal party" sparked a fire in the El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) said in a statement on Sunday.

The fire has since spread north to Yucaipa Ridge, prompting evacuation orders to be enforced on Oak Glen, Yucaipa Ridge, Mountain Home Village, and Forest Falls.

"With the dry conditions and critical fire weather, it doesn't take much to start a wildfire. Those responsible for starting fires due to negligence or illegal activity can be held financially and criminally responsible," the statement said.