Winds Whip Up 50-Foot Flames In Wildfire Near Grass Valley
GRASS VALLEY (CBS13) — Firefighters say they had to battle 50-foot flames whipped up by wind in a wildfire near Grass Valley late Monday morning.
The fire sparked up near Brunswick Road, near Idaho-Maryland Road.
Crews quickly moved in and started dozer lines. Spotting was also reported across Idaho-Maryland Road. Tankers started doing drops onto the fire.
An evacuation order was issued for Loma Rica Ranch, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. An evacuation warning was also issued for the surrounding areas.
Brunswick Incident update. CNA Crew 23 at scene to improve fire lines. All aircraft have been released from the incident. Should have full containment within the next 30 minutes. pic.twitter.com/vNRQn8BMHM
— GRS/NEV FIRE (@GRSNEVFIRE) August 2, 2021
All evacuation orders have since been lifted.
Firefighters have since reported full containment a little after noon.
Exactly what started the fire is unclear.