Incident Update River Fire

Situation Summary

Current Situation:

Firefighters continued work to strengthen containment lines around homes and move further into the interior of the fire to check for any hot spots on the River Fire today and prevented it from increasing in acreage. The fire remains at 2,619 acres and containment has increased to 68%. Damage inspection teams continue working in conjunction with the Nevada County and Placer County building departments and environmental health department.

Ground resources and crews will continue tactical patrols around all areas of the fire while mopping up remaining hot spots.

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/ 

Evacuation Orders:

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

Placer County:

For Current maps of Placer County Evacuation Orders: https://bit.ly/PCRiverFire 

Nevada County:

Check https://community.zonehaven.com/ to see the specific information for the status of the remaining evacuation zones in Nevada County.

Several roadblocks near the River Fire have changed affecting Zones NCO-E102-A and NCO-E103-C, allowing more residents to return home.

• Aspen Gold Drive and both Silver Leaf Drives remain CLOSED at this point, but areas West of those are now OPEN.
• Mount Olive Road is now OPEN to through traffic.
• Taylor Crossing Road, Clydesdale Road, Mountain Lion Road, Last Mile Drive, Deer Hollow Way, Ladera Way and Meyer Road all remain CLOSED

Do not attempt to enter areas that remain closed.

Evacuation Warnings:

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

Evacuation Centers:

Placer County:Residents of Placer County who are seeking shelter support should call 211.

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

58

Water Tenders

16

Dozers

7

Hand Crews

14

Total Personnel

494

Cooperating Agencies