Plumas County Sheriff's Office EVACUATION ADVISORY 8-20-2020

Due to the #ClaremontFire the advisory notice has been modified to include Highway 70 from Quincy La Porte Road to Highway 70 at Lee Summit. This includes residents on both sides of Highway 70 between the above mentioned locations, Spring Garden, and the Massack area.

This notice is being updated to include Chandler Road from Highway 70 (East) to Hillside Drive and to include the entire community of Greenhorn Ranch. As a reminder this is an advisory notice and NOT and evacuation order.   
 

Due to a fire on Mount Hough (#IronFire) an evacuation advisory notice is being issued for the Community of Taylorsville extending west on Arlington Road to Johnson Ranch Road and 3 miles south on Genesee Road from the intersection of Arlington Road and North Valley Road.

For immediate text notifications about emergency alerts, residents can sign up for the Plumas and Lassen County’s CodeRed Emergency Alert System (CLICK HERE). Evacuation questions should be directed to the your County Sheriff's office non-emergency number Plumas County Sheriff’s Office: (530) 283-6375; Lassen County Sheriff’s Office: (530) 257-6121

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Quincy, Calif. —  The California Incident Management Team 1 accepted management of the North Complex at 6 a.m., Thursday, August 20, 2020. The complex includes the Sheep, Claremont, Bear (41 acres) and other fires located on the Mt. Hough Ranger District on the Plumas National Forest. Each fire was caused by a lightning storm that swept through the area on the morning of August 17. Several other smaller fires ignited by that storm were contained and mop-up continues.

Ensuring the safety of emergency responders and the public is a primary objective of the team as it works to contain the wildfires within the complex.

The Plumas and Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, in consultation with its USFS partners, are continually evaluating the need for MANDATORY and ADVISORY evacuations.  Mandatory evacuations and advisory notices were issued yesterday out of an abundance of caution for the safety of residents potentially in line of the spreading fires. A MANDATORY evacuation order was issued for Quincy La Porte Road between Thompson Creek (6 miles south of Highway 70) to Red Bridge (8 miles south of Highway 70). Local deputies assisted residents with evacuations. Quincy La Porte Road is closed at the intersection with Highway 70 to non-essential traffic. Residents along Quincy La Porte Road between Thompson Creek and Highway 70 were also advised to evacuate to a safe location.

For immediate text notifications about emergency alerts, residents can sign up for the Plumas and Lassen County’s CodeRed Emergency Alert System. Evacuation questions should be directed to the your County Sheriff's office non-emergency number Plumas County Sheriff’s Office: (530) 283-6375; Lassen County Sheriff’s Office: (530) 257-6121

Weather: Smoke and wind remain the primary weather concerns for today with widespread air quality issues and fire weather concerns. Some cooling overnight will provide relief from the heat for the end of the week. After a couple dry days, thunderstorms will likely return to the eastern Sierra and western Nevada by Sunday and continue into early next week.

Fires remained active overnight.

The Claremont Fire is south of Quincy and north of Middle Fork Feather River and west of La Porte Road. The fire spread down to the La Porte Road last night. Firefighters protected structures due to spot fires that crossed a dozer line. They will continue to protect structures today in the area as well as continue to attack spot fires.

The Iron fire is located southwest of Taylorsville north of Emigrant Pass and west of China Grade Road. It is about 50 acres and in heavy timber fuel. Crews are building dozers and hand line today.

Firefighters will be focused on the large fires today as well as providing initial attack on any new fires that pop-up

Fire managers will employ tactics that safely engage fire while prioritizing firefighter and public safety and protecting values at risk. Life safety will always remain the number one priority. COVID-19 mitigations are being taken to limit exposure risks to firefighters and the public, per CDC guidelines.

Health Advisories: Smoke from fires in Northern California is drifting into the area today so a dense smoke advisory remains in effect. Widespread smoke and haze is expected to continue through at least Thursday night. For more information about the air quality in your area please visit https://gispub.epa.gov/airnow/

Forest Closures: For further information go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/plumas/alerts-notices

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8/19/2020 9:30PM

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE

SHEEP (NORTH COMPLEX) FIRE EXPANDED MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS

UPDATED

*Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for the south side of Richmond Road from Gold Run Road to Wingfield Road. This includes Circle Drive, Fairway Drive, Eagle Drive, Circle Court, Oaks Mountain Drive and the West Side of Wingfield Road, Haven Lane and Four Oaks Drive.

*Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for all residences on Amesbury Drive beginning at Gold Run Road and encompassing all roads south including Jura Road, Juro Road, Hill Creek Road and Morningstar Road.

*Effective immediately an Evacuation Warning has been issued for Wingfield Road from Richmond Road south to Peter Lassen’s Grave. Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for residents along Gold Run Road from Amesbury Drive west to the end of Gold Run.

Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for all residences on Old Archery Road, Old Scotts Logging Road, Childrens Road, and Oak Mountain Drive.

Effective immediately, an Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents along Gold Run Road west of Gunderson Road west to Amesbury Drive.

Effective immediately, an Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents on the north side of Gold Run Road west of Richmond Road to Gunderson Road.

People need to leave the evacuated area. Please use caution and be courteous to your neighbors. Drive with your headlights on and yield to emergency personnel. Residents needing assistance evacuating are asked to call the non-emergency dispatch center at (530)257-6121. If you are in need of shelter for yourself or your animals, including large animals, please call the Emergency Shelter line at (530)250-9088. Large animals can be housed at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Check in at the Fair office on Russell Drive first before 5pm. After 5pm, call the Emergency Shelter Line. Liability, feed, and care of large animals is the sole responsibility of the animal’s owner. Deputies will be going door to door to make notification. www.readyforwildfire.org.

PRESS RELEASE

8/19/2020 7PM

UPDATED

SHEEP (NORTH COMPLEX) FIRE

EXPANDED MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS

*Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for all residences on Amesbury Drive beginning from Amesbury Drive at Jura Road and encompassing all roads south including Jura Road, Juro Road, and Morningstar Road.

Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for residents along Gold Run Road from Amesbury Drive west to the end of Gold Run.

Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for all residences on Old Archery Road, Old Scotts Logging Road, Childrens Road, and Oak Mountain Drive.

Effective immediately, an Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents along the Gold Run Road west of Gunderson Road west to Amesbury Drive.

Effective immediately, an Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents on the north side of Gold Run Road west of Richmond Road to Gunderson Road.

Effective immediately, an Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents along both sides of Circle Drive from Richmond Road including all roads accessed from Circle Drive.

Gold Run Road is closed to non-residents.

People need to leave the evacuated area. Please use caution and be courteous to your neighbors. Drive with your headlights on and yield to emergency personnel. Residents needing assistance evacuating are asked to call the non-emergency dispatch center at (530)257-6121. If you are in need of shelter for yourself or your animals, including large animals, please call the Emergency Shelter line at (530)250-9088. Large animals can be housed at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Check in at the Fair office on Russell Drive first before 5pm. After 5pm, call the Emergency Shelter Line. Liability, feed, and care of large animals is the sole responsibility of the animal’s owner. Deputies will be going door to door to make notification.

For information on what to bring with you in the event of an evacuation, go to www.readyforwildfire.org.

Sheep Fire Update
7:00pm August 19, 2020

Location: Southwest of Susanville near Fleming Sheep Camp

Start Date: August 17, 2020

Cause: Lightning

Current Size: 7,000 acres        

Containment: 0%

Current Situation: The Sheep Fire is actively spreading to the northeast driven by gusty southwest winds. There are over 20 engines, 15 dozers, 2 helicopters, and a handcrew working on the fire. Firefighters working on the north side of the fire are constructing fire line on the main fire and on a spot fire. Contingency fire lines are being constructed between the fire and the Gold Run area. Crews are holding completed dozer line on the east side of the fire. CAL FIRE and local government cooperators continue to assist the Plumas National Forest resources in the fire fight. Smoky conditions exist in the area as a result of the Sheep Fire and numerous wildfires burning throughout the state. The Type 1 Incident Management Team ordered to support the Plumas National Forest with the North Complex, which includes the Sheep Fire, is expected to assume command of the fire tomorrow.  
 
Evacuations:

Deputies will be going door to door to make notification. People need to leave the evacuated area. Please use caution and be courteous to your neighbors. Drive with your headlights on and yield to emergency personnel Residents needing assistance evacuating can call (530) 257-6121. Residents in need of shelter for themselves or animals, including large animals, can call the Emergency Shelter line at (530) 250-9088. For information on preparing for evacuations, please visit to www.readyforwildfire.org. 

Sheep Fire Update

August 19, 2020 8:00am

Location: Southwest of Susanville near Fleming Sheep Camp

Start Date: August 17, 2020

Cause: Lightning

Current Size: 4,500 acres    

Containment: 0%

Current Situation: The Sheep Fire (the largest fire in the North Complex on the Plumas National Forest) is now 4,500 and 0% contained. The fire burned actively through the night and is spreading to the northeast. CAL FIRE continues to assist with resources (dozers, engines, and helicopters) on the north end of the fire near the community of Susanville. Dozers were able to make some progress on the fire overnight. The weather is expected to be hot and dry again today producing critical fire weather conditions. Winds will again play a factor in the spread of the fire. Winds are expected out of the southwest gusting to 30 mph. A Type 1 Incident Management Team will be arriving today to support the Plumas National Forest with the North Complex. 
 
Evacuations:
 
A Mandatory Evacuation Order for residents along Gold Run Road from Amesbury Drive west to the end of Gold Run.

An Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents along the Gold Run Road west of Gunderson Road west to Amesbury Drive.

An Evacuation Warning has been issued for all residences on Old Archery Road, Old Scotts Logging Road, Childrens Road, and Oak Mountain Drive.

Lassen County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents needing assistance evacuating to call the non-emergency dispatch center at (530) 251-6121. If you are in need of shelter for yourself or your animals, including large animals, please call the Emergency Shelter line at (530) 250-9088. For information on preparing for evacuations and what to bring with you in the event of an evacuation, visit to www.readyforwildfire.org.

Closures:

Gold Run Road is closed to non-residents.

Plumas County Road 213 is closed at the intersection of the 28N03 Road north to the Plumas National Forest boundary where it turns into County Road 204. The 28N03 Road (the alternate route to Antelope Lake) remains open. 

Sheep Fire (North Complex) Road Closures: Plumas County Road 213 is closed at the intersection of the 28N03 Road north to the Plumas National Forest boundary where it turns into County Road 204. The 28N03 Road (the alternate route to Antelope Lake) remains open.

 This page will not longer be updated as the Claremont Fire is part of the North Complex. Information for this fire can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6997/

Firefighters on the Claremont Fire are responding to a spot fire east of Highway 70. The fire is estimated to be 3-4 acres and located between Greenhorn Ranch Road and Harrison Road. There are significant structure protection resources in place in that area and multiple crews, including one handcrew and multiple engines, are responding.
Hotter and drier conditions—in addition to gusty afternoon winds—contributed to greater fire intensity and challenged crews on the north edge of the Claremont Fire today.
Due to an increase in fire activity Highway 70 is CLOSED from Squirrel Creek Road to Lee Summit.  

The Plumas and Lassen National Forests have issued closure orders in relation to the North Complex (Claremont and Bear fires) and the Sheep Fire. These orders only apply to National Forest lands included in the closure order and are in place for PUBLIC SAFETY.Complete closure order information can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/plumas/alerts-notices.