Yuba County wildfire with ‘rapid rate of spread’ prompts evacuations



A fire in Yuba County was growing rapidly Monday afternoon.

A fire in Yuba County was growing rapidly Monday afternoon.

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A new wildfire in Yuba County’s “rapid rate of spread” was prompting evacuations, Cal Fire said Monday afternoon.

The plant fire was 25 acres at about 5:20 p.m. and was located in the area of ​​Winding Way and Regent Way, about three miles south of the Oregon House.

The Cal Fire Department in Butte County said it dispatched 6 engines and a bulldozer to assist, but although smoke was visible, “there is no threat to Butte County at this time.”

Yuba County He tweeted. Zones YUB-E099 and E043 south and west of the Oregon House have been ordered to evacuate.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.



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