The Rices Fire in Nevada County north of Sacramento continued to grow overnight, consuming 769 acres and triggering new evacuation warnings in Yuba County Wednesday morning.
According to CBS Sacramento, an Evacuation Warning was issued at around 10:20 a.m. in Yuba County for zones YUB-E095 and YUB-E098, the Yuba County Sheriff's Office said.
Authorities are urging people who may need additional time – in particular, people with pets and livestock – to consider leaving now. The Yuba County Office of Emergency Services notes that the Rices Fire remains in Nevada County, but shifting winds remain a concern.During a Wednesday afternoon update, Cal Fire said the Rices Fire was at just over 900 acres and 0% containment. The fire is moving north-northeast and had crested over south side of Yuba River.
A total of four structures have now been confirmed destroyed, but it's unclear if those homes or other buildings. Approximately 500 structures are under threat. There are 700-750 firefighters currently working the fire. Cal Fire said there have been three injured firefighters so far who all had heat-related issues. All three were treated and released from an area hospital, Cal Fire said. Mutual aid is being provided by a number of fire departments across the Bay Area, including the San Francisco Fire Department.
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