Update: Dixie Fire East Zone Operational Update (4:00 P.M.)
The Dixie Fire West Zone is supporting the East Zone this afternoon, moving resources to assist firefighters already working in the Genesee Valley. The fire has increased in activity with a strong south wind and is very visible from Taylorsville. There have been no new spots in the Genesee Valley.
In east Genesee Valley near the Walker Fire Scar, crews are strengthening and reinforcing dozer lines and spraying retardant on one side of the road to pre-treat the area and reduce the fire’s ability to spread. On some portions of the road the fire has held and in one place it has slopped over. A strike team of hand crews from San Bernardino County are working on the slop over along the southern fire perimeter, building direct line near the old fire scar to tie it into the road. Five aircraft are up and working in the area supporting firefighters on the ground.
There is active fire behavior in the area of the spot fire on Grizzly Peak and crews continue to work at finding locations for control lines. Mop up is on-going around Peters Creek after last night’s work as firefighters increase depth on the line to try and moderate fire behavior. In Indian valley, and the rest of the southern perimeter, crews are continuing to patrol and mop up.
Source: Lassen National Forest
Update: Dixie Fire Evacuation warnings for the following areas have been lifted: (Approx. 3:20 P.M.)
-[PLU Zone 001] High Lakes recreational area of Plumas County east of the Butte/Plumas County line to include Rock Creek Power Generation Facility, and the Highway 70 corridor.
-[PLU Zone 002A] South side of Highway 70 to include the communities of Tobin, Rogers Flat, Storrie, Virgilia, Twain, Grays Flat, Hot Springs, to the southern portion including Lower Bucks and all of Bucks Lake, and Silver Lake.
-[PLU Zone 005A/B] Entire west shore of Lake Almanor to include Canyon Dam boat ramp (EXCLUDES TOWN OF CANYON DAM [PLU Zone 005C), Big Meadows, Prattville, Almanor West, entire Hwy 89 corridor from Hwy 147 to Hwy 36.
-[PLU Zone 008B] Chester proper, EXCLUDING WARNER VALLEY.
-[PLU Zone 009] Lake Almanor Peninsula, Hamilton Branch.
-[PLU Zone 12A/B] South of Highway 70, Butterfly Valley, including Keddie, Round House Road, Old Highway, Paxton, Black Hawk Road, Elizabeth Town, Gopher Hill, Snake Lake, Snake Lake Road.
*The East Shore of Highway 147 corridor will remain under evacuation warning. Essential services will likely be delayed in starting back up again.
*National forest closures remain in effect.
These areas were deemed safe from active fire and hazard trees, though residents should stay alert of changing conditions. For more information regarding drinking water quality, please contact your water service provider.
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Source: Plumas County Sheriff's Office
Update: Dixie Fire - Tehama County Sheriff Evacuation Orders Reduced for Some Areas Effective Immediately (3:00 P.M.)
Evacuation Orders Reduced to Warning: The evacuation order for zones Zones 223 and 224. These areas are described as the community of Mineral, north of Hwy 36 to the Shasta County line and south to the area of Yellowjack. The area of Mill Creek, Childs Meadows and Fire Mountain Lodge remain in an evacuation order due to active firefighting efforts in the area.
NOTE: Power is off due to fire activity in areas of Mineral and east. Residents returning to the area need to be aware and monitor the fire activity still in the area.
TRAVEL: Highway 36 is closed due to fire activity from just east of Mineral (Aspin Ln) to the intersection of highway 32 and 36. Highway 172 is closed on both ends of highway 36.
Update: Dixie Fire - Tehama County Sheriff Evacuation Order and Warnings Reduced for Some Areas Effective Immediately (1:00 P.M.)
Evacuation Orders Reduced to Warning: The evacuation order for zones B16, C16 (including sub zones 221, 222, 225 and 226) and D16. These areas are described as the community of Mineral, north of Hwy 36 to the Shasta County line and south to the area of Yellowjack. The area of Mill Creek, Childs Meadows and Fire Mountain Lodge remain in an evacuation order due to active firefighting efforts in the area.
Evacuation Warnings Lifted: Zones of Tehama B15, C15 and D15 today 08/23/2. These zones are the areas west of Mineral, north of Hwy 36 to the Shasta County line and south of Hwy 36 to Yellowjacket and east to the area just west of Skyranch.
NOTE: Power is off due to fire activity in areas of Mineral and east. Residents returning to the area need to be aware and monitor the fire activity still in the area.
TRAVEL: Highway 36 is closed due to fire activity from just east of Mineral (Aspin Ln) to the intersection of highway 32 and 36. Highway 172 is closed on both ends of highway 36.
Source: Tehama County Sheriff’s Office
Lassen County Sheriff Evacuation Order and Warnings Reduced for Some Areas Effective Immediately (12:00 P.M.)
August 23, 2021 - Mandatory Evacuation Orders have been reduced to Evacuation Warnings for Residents only in the following areas:
- Janesville and Milford east (lake side) of Hwy 395 from the Thunder Mtn. Rd intersection south to the Flux Rd intersection - Zone LAS-E008-A and LAS-E011-A
- Janesville and Milford west (mountain side) of Hwy 395 from the Bass Hill area south to Oak Tree Lane including Janesville side of Wingfield, Elysian Valley, & Bass Hill Rd - Zones LAS-E012 A-J LAS-E010-G&H
- Milford west (mountain side) of Hwy 395 from Milford Grade south to the intersection of County Rd A26 Garnier Rd - Zones LAS-E009-A and E001-A
- Willard Creek Rd south of Hwy 36 and Korver Rd from Hwy 36 south to the fork of Korver Rd – Zones LAS-E016-A and E017-C
Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for:
- Janesville and Milford east of Hwy 395 from A3/Standish Buntingville Rd south to the Thunder Mtn. Rd Intersection - Zones LAS-E013 and LAS-E011-B
- Milford east of Hwy 395 from the Flux Rd intersection south to County Rd A25 Herlong Junction intersection - Zone LAS-E008-B
SAFETY MESSAGE: The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings. A reminder to drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel in the area. There will be smoke in the respect areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. If at any time you feel unsafe, please call 911.
Source: Lassen County Sheriff’s Office
