Update: Caltrans ALERT: SB SHA 89 - SB State Route 89 is CLOSED at the junction of SR299 due to the Dixie Fire. (9:00 P.M.)
PUBLIC NOTICE – DIXIE FIRE 9/8/2021 (8:30 P.M.)
NEW EVACUATION ORDERS
The emergency alert zone map can be accessed at: community.zonehaven.com
NEW EVACUATION ORDERS HAVE BEEN ISSUED for the following areas:
North of Hwy 44 from the Lassen County line east to Pitville Rd and north to Blacks Mountain/Forest Services Route 32NO2
ALL PREVIOUSLY ISSUED ORDERS AND WARNINGS REMAIN IN PLACE
Safety Message: People under evacuation order should leave immediately. Those under warning who require assistance and those with pets and livestock should leave now. Use caution, drive with your headlights on and yield to emergency personnel. Call dispatch for assistance evacuating 530-257-6121 . Emergency shelter is at the Reno Sparks Convention Center. Call (530)251-8128 for information. Deputies will be going door to door to make notifications.
Update (7:45 P.M.): An evacuation ORDER is being issued for the community of Old Station in Eastern Shasta County due to fire activity on the Dixie Fire.
Residents of all roads between the Lassen National Park entrance and the Bridge Campground should leave immediately. Any residences on Highway 44 from the Lassen County line are also being evacuated.
Road closures are at the intersection of Highway 89 and 44 at the entrance of Lassen National Park and at the intersection of Highway 89 at Wilcox Road to the north of Old Station. Traffic is being diverted to northbound Highway 89.
Highway 44 is closed at Road A21 on the Lassen County side.
A temporary evacuation point is being set up at the Safeway in Burney.
Source: Shasta County Sheriff's Office
Update (12:00 P.M.): The evacuation warning for the following areas have been lifted:
- Canyon Dam [PLU Zone 5C]
- Crescent Mills [PLU Zone 014A]
- North side of Chandler Road from Quincy Jct. Rd east to Hwy 70 and the north side of Hwy 70 from Chandler Rd east to just west of Massack.[PLU Zone 17-C and 17-D]
- Peters Creek Area, North Arm [PLU Zone 18B]
- Heart “K” Ranch, Includes Taylor Diggins Mine, north to Engel Mine, east to Lower Lone Rock, south to the border to Zone 28, west to the Taylor Diggins Mine [PLU Zone 020]
- Hwy 70 at Massack, east to the east side of Lee Summit and everything north of those locations to the area of Argentine Rock and the south boundary of Zone 21. This includes Greenhorn and the north side of Spring Garden. [PLU Zone 22-A]
- Moonlight Valley, Engel Mine, Lone Rock Valley, and a portion of Fruit Growers Blvd. [PLU Zone 29]
- North side of Hwy 70, east of Lee Summit to Hwy 70 at Mohawk Vista. [PLU Zone 32A]
- North side of Hwy 70, from Mohawk Vista, east to Willow Creek Road, north to Penman Peak. [PLU Zone 36A]
- North side of Delleker. Hwy 70 at Willow Creek Rd, east to Hwy 70 at West Street (Portola) and everything north to Smith Peak.[PLU 36-C]
- North side of Beckwourth. North side of Hwy 70 from County Rd A23, east to County Rd A24 and north toward Table Rock.[PLU 42-C]
- North side of Portola. Hwy 70 at West Street east to Hwy 70 at A23 (Beckwourth-Calpine Road) and everything north to the southern edge of 35-B (south of Lake Davis) [PLU 42-D]
- North side of Hwy 70 from A24 east to Harrison Ranch Rd including Maddalena Rd and the Buttes [PLU 44B]
This area is deemed safe from active fire though residents should stay alert to changing conditions.
Remember the fire is still active within the burned area and you may see spots of smoke. Fire personnel will still be actively working the interior and edges of the fire. Expect to see hotspots for some time. Do not call 911 to report unless there is an immediate threat to life or property.
Be vigilant to weather and wind conditions and take any future orders seriously, should they change.
Just because the flames are out doesn’t mean the danger is over. Damaged trees/terrain and flash flooding are just some of the dangers that exist after a wildfire. DO NOT put yourself or your loved ones in danger by exploring.
While returning home and while fire personnel remain in the area use caution, reduce your speed, drive with your headlights on and yield to emergency personnel.
*National forest closures remain in effect.
Though the area is deemed accessible, critical infrastructure has been severely interrupted. Water sources may have been affected. Please contact your water service provider with any questions.
Plumas County is providing the following information to victims of the fire:
Residents with unaffected structures may inhabit them.
Anyone accessing burned properties should use extreme caution and are highly discouraged from disturbing ash or burned debris. Doing so is hazardous to health and could disqualify the parcel from government assistance to clean the site. The sifting phase should occur in the next few weeks - please be patient.
The hazard and warning notices are provided for review and action on the county website under “Returning Home”:
○ Danger - Hazardous Area - Enter at Your Own Risk
○ Advisory Against Disturbing Burn Ash on Destroyed Property
○ Health and Safety Precautions for Re-Entry and Debris Removal After Fire
“Phase I” clearances of Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) is not complete for many properties. Please refer to the CA Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) website to determine which properties are cleared of HHW. https://dtsc.maps.arcgis.com...
Update (12:00 P.M.): The following areas are being changed from a Mandatory Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning:
- Taylorsville [PLU Zone 15A]
- ALL OF GENESEE VALLEY, southeast of Taylorsville up the Genesee Rd to just south of Babcock Crossing, Walker Mine Road, north portion of Beckwourth Genesee Road. [PLU Zone 28]
UPDATED Evacuation Zone MAP: community.zonehaven.com.
*Residents should evaluate their own circumstances when determining if they will return home.
Roadway Conditions: Caltrans District 2 would like to remind residents returning to their properties that emergency work is underway in several areas on State Route 89 and State Route 70 due to damage from the Dixie Fire. Delays range from 1 to 2 hours depending on the location. To get the most up-to-date information on closures and delays, please visit QuickMap.dot.ca.gov.
WATER: Please consult your water district authority for information on drinking water quality.
Essential services: Will likely be delayed in starting back up again. There remains potential risk of intermittent power outages for the remainder of this fire. When residents do return to burned areas, it is important to follow protocols for re-entry provided by Plumas County Environmental Health. Only those with residence in the area should enter at this time. For more information visit plumascounty.us/2868/Dixie-Fire-Information.
While we understand evacuated residents are understandably eager to get back to their homes and properties, the Dixie Fire is still active, and the public must remain out of Mandatory Evacuation Order zones until the orders are downgraded to warnings or lifted. There are also several health and safety hazards in affected areas that must be mitigated prior to reentry. Please do not attempt to enter restricted areas until evacuation orders are lifted. You can determine your zone and see evacuation status by entering your address on the evacuation map located at: community.zonehaven.com
In the burn area, you will encounter dangerous conditions and will be exposed to toxic materials that may include but are not limited to: Embers /hot ash, Hazardous materials, including: ash, asbestos, heavy metals, oils, fire retardants, pesticides and other hazardous materials, Puncture hazards, including: broken pipes, exposed nails, broken glass, damaged structural elements, Potential explosive hazards including: propane tanks, ammunition, and solvents, Slippery surfaces, Toxic airborne particles, Uneven ground and Unstable structures. We strongly suggest no habitation of destroyed property until property is declared clear of hazardous waste and structural ash and debris by Plumas County Environmental Health.
Please note area National Forest closures remain in effect.
For more information visit https://www.plumascounty.us/2868/Dixie-Fire-Information and follow the county Facebook. For more information visit www.plumascounty.us and follow the county Facebook.
PUBLIC NOTICE – DIXIE FIRE 9/8/2021 (10:00 A.M.)
EVACUATION WARNINGS LIFTED FOR SOME AREAS
The emergency alert zone map can be accessed at: community.zonehaven.com
EVACUATION WARNINGS HAVE BEEN LIFTED for the following areas:
- Herlong area north of County Rd A25 from Long Valley Creek east to Pole Line Rd - Zone LAS-E053-B
- Herlong Proper south of County Rd A25 from Long Valley Creek east to Sierra Army Depot and south to County Rd A26, including all residences accessed off of County Road A26 - Zone LAS-E002-B
- Janesville and Milford west of Hwy 395 from Janesville Grade south to Raker Place Zones LAS-E012-F,J LAS-E010-G&H, D, E, I
- North Doyle area west of Hwy 395 from the County Rd A26 intersection south to Bernice Ln and all roads accessed by Pickens Rd – Zones LAS E001-C, D, E
Mandatory Evacuation Orders remain in place for:
- Milford area west (mountain side) of Hwy 395 from Milford Grade south to the intersection of County Rd A26/Garnier Rd – Zones LAS - E009-A&B, E001A
- Milford and Herlong area east (lake side) of Hwy 395 from Milford Grade intersection south to County Rd A26/Garnier Rd east to Long Valley Creek - Zones LAS-E008-A, B, E002-C
- North of Hwy 44 from Forest Route 33NO2 east to County Rd A21 and north to Crater Lake Campground – Zones LAS-E035-F
- South of Hwy 44 from the Lassen County Line east to Hog Flat Reservoir – Zones LAS-E028, E031A
- South of Hwy 36 south and east of Mtn Meadows Reservoir east to Old Town Rd– Zones LAS-E019, EO18
- Janesville and Milford east of the Plumas County Line from Janesville Grade south to Milford Grade along the mountain side (unpopulated area) Zones LAS-E012-K, E010-B, C, F
Evacuation Warnings remain in place for:
- Milford area west (mountain side) of Hwy 395 from Raker Place south to Milford Grade – Zone LAS-E010-A
- Milford area east (lake side) of Hwy 395 from the Thunder Mountain Rd intersection south to Milford Grade intersection. – Zone LAS-E011-A
- Antelope Mountain and Campbell Mountain area east of County Rd A21 and west of County Rd A1 – Zone LAS-E035-B and E035-I
- Bogard area north of Hwy 44 from Pittville Rd east to County Rd A21 and north to Blacks Mountain, Harvey Mountain and south of Ashurst Lake – Zones LAS-E035-D,E,F,G
- West of County Rd A1 from the A21 intersection north to Forest Services Route 32NO2 – Zone LAS-E035-C
Source: Lassen County Sheriff's Office
September 8, 2021 - Dixie Fire Updates to Evacuation Orders, Warnings, and Road Information for Wednesday, September 8, 2021
DIXIE FIRE- EVACUATION WARNINGS LIFTED FOR SOME AREAS
Lassen County evacuation warnings have been lifted in some areas.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for the following areas: Herlong area north of County Rd A25 from Long Valley Creek east to Pole Line Rd - Zone LAS-E053-B Herlong Proper south of County Rd A25 from Long Valley Creek east to Sierra Army Depot and south to County Rd A26, including all residences accessed off of County Road A26 - Zone LAS-E002-B
Janesville and Milford west of Hwy 395 from Janesville Grade south to Raker Place Zones LAS-E012-F, J LAS-E010-G&H, D, E, I
North Doyle area west of Hwy 395 from the County Rd A26 intersection south to Bernice Ln and all roads accessed by Pickens Rd – Zones LAS E001-C, D, E
ALL OTHER EVACUATION ORDERS AND WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT
