Incident Update River Fire

Situation Summary

Current Situation:

A large number of hazard trees exist in fire area. Crews are working to remove hazard trees near roads and structures to facilitate the repopulation of residents in the fire area.

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.

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:

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

Evacuation Warnings:

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

Evacuation Centers:

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

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

48

Water Tenders

14

Dozers

7

Hand Crews

13

Total Personnel

454

Cooperating Agencies