Incident Update River Fire

Situation Summary

Current Situation:

Evacutation orders have been lifted for all but 800 residents. Damage assessment continues and as properties are inspected and evaluated the area information will be
updated. This process has resulted in a decrease in the number of structures reported as damaged.

Hazard tree removal and utility infrastructure repair is taking place in preparation for repopulation. As the public starts to repopulate, please remain vigilant and watch for fire crews and utility resources on roadways. For more information on what to expect and look for after a wildfire, go to https://www.readyforwildfire.org/post-wildfire/after-a-wildfire/

Community meetings will be held in both Placer and Nevada Counties tomorrow. For more information visit www.Facebook.com/calfireneu

Heavy smoke from the Dixie Fire continues to impact air quality throughout the region.

Evacuation Orders:

• Refer to PCSO Evacuation Map for Placer County
• Refer to Ready Nevada County Evacuation Map for Nevada County

Placer County:

• Zone 1 : Evacuation Order-Railroad tracks west to the river. Mt. Howell Rd north to
  Ben Taylor Rd.
• Zone 2 : Evacuation Order-Rollins Lake Rd west to the river. Ben Taylor Rd north to
  Rollins Lake.

A message from Placer County Water Agency (PCWA): Upon return of water service for customers in the Colfax area, if the water looks cloudy or dirty, do not drink it. Let the hot and cold water lines run until the water appears clear. If you are experiencing water pressure issues, please contact customer services at (530) 823-4850. As PCWA continues to assist firefighting efforts, please be mindful of your water use to ensure firefighting personnel have access to essential water supplies when necessary.

Nevada County:

• NCO-E050: Dog Bar Rd. (Central); Mount Olive Rd.(Western)-North of Buck Ridge Rd.; Dog Bar Rd. and East; South of Rattlesnake and Birch Meadow Acres; West of Clydesdale Rd.
• NCO-E102: Sierra Knoll Estates; Dog Bar (South) – North of Retherford Rd.; Sierra Knoll Estates and East; South of Taylor Crossing Rd.; West of the Bear River (County Line)
• NCO-E103: Mount Olive (Eastern)-North and South Mt. Olive Rd., West of Hwy 174, North of Bear River, East of Mt Olive Including Rolphholm Rd. and Clydesdale Rd.

Evacuation Warnings:

All Evacuation Warnings have been lifted in both Nevada and Placer Counties.

Evacuation Centers:

Placer County: Regional Park Gymnasium, 3770 Richardson Dr, Auburn

Nevada County: Bear River High School, 11130 Magnolia Rd, Grass Valley

Road Closures:

• Refer to PCSO Evacuation Map for Placer County
  
• Refer to Ready Nevada County Evacuation Map for Nevada County

Animal Evacuation Centers 

Placer County: Placer County Animal Services Center: 11232 B Avenue Auburn, CA 95603

Nevada County: Nevada County Fairgrounds (animals only), 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949 is an animal shelter

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines

68

Water Tenders

30

Dozers

18

Hand Crews

22

Total Personnel

744

Cooperating Agencies