Evacuations lifted for fire burning in Placer County, I-80 closed in both directions
Evacuations were ordered for a fire burning in Placer County that erupted Tuesday and prompted the closure of Interstate 80 in both directions.
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Evacuations were ordered for a fire burning in Placer County that erupted Tuesday and prompted the closure of Interstate 80 in both directions.
According to Caltrans, westbound I-80 is closed due to the vegetation fire.
As of 5 a.m., air quality readings in both Reno and Sparks had reached 385 for fine particulate matter, indicating "hazardous" levels.
WED. 9/14 UPDATE: The Dutch Vegetation Fire along I-80 is 48 acres and 50% contained. I-80 westbound traffic is reduced to one lane. All threats have been mitigated. INCIDENT UPDATE: The #DutchFire near I-80 and Ridge Road in Dutch Flat is 30 acres and 30% contained. All evacuations have been lifted.
"Dozens of buildings burned and a major interstate was closed as gusty winds fanned a large wildfire in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains and ignited another blaze nearby, authorities said Tuesday."