Highway Fire evacuation orders, warnings to stay in place

Highway Fire evacuation orders, warnings to stay in place

Evacuations issued for a wildfire in Nevada County will remain in place for the time being, officials said Wednesday night.Those evacuation orders — including the town of Washington — and warnings will stay despite the fire weakening due to weak winds, light rain and aggressive air attacks.The Highway Fire started near Washington Road and Highway … Read more

“Highway Fire” threatening structures in town of Washington in Nevada County; evacuations ordered

“Highway Fire” threatening structures in town of Washington in Nevada County; evacuations ordered

NEVADA COUNTY – A fire in Nevada County is threatening homes and has prompted evacuations, officials say. As of 4:45 p.m., the fire has burned 50 acres. Current containment numbers are unknown. Here is the latest information from Nevada County via its Facebook page:  𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬:  NCO-E315 … Read more