Brush fire burns 350 acres and at least one structure in rural Northern California
A brush fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in Northern California’s remote Nevada County prompted evacuation orders, officials said.
The fire, was burning in heavy brush and timber in very steep terrain with temperatures in the 90s, Eldridge said. One structure, confirmed as the blaze’s point of origin, is known to have burned. Mandatory evacuation orders were in place for four zones, including the general area north of Pleasant Valley Road from Bridgeport, east to Birchville Road and up to the Yuba County line, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office.A detailed map of areas under evacuation orders and warnings can be found atA temporary evacuation point is open at the Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way in Nevada City, according to the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services.