Mandatory evacuations underway for fires burning in Placer County
NEWCASTLE – Mandatory evacuations are underway Friday evening for two fires burning in Placer County, deputies said.
Newcastle
The fire is burning near Lehi Lane and was spreading at a moderate rate, Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit said. It has burned about nine acres and one structure is involved.
Deputies said they were going door to door telling people on Lehi Lane and Autumn Wind Court to evacuate.
The evacuation orders were expanded to include Summer Star and Winter Snow.
Evacuation warnings are for the areas south and east of Ridge Road to Taylor Road, and north and east of Lincoln Newcastle Highway at Skyview to Taylor Road.
Cal Fire said the fire was started by someone mowing a lawn in dry grass.
Weimar Cross
Another fire is burning in the area of Interstate 80 at Weimar Cross.
This fire has forced evacuations on Canyon Way north of I-80, including Heavenly View and Oak Ridge. An evacuation warning was issued for Serenity Ridge.
Canyon Way is closed from Weimar Cross to Yankee Jims Road.
The Placer Hills Fire Protection District said the fire has burned three acres.
Check back for updates.
