SIERRA COUNTY, Calif. — Click here for the latest updates on the Bear Fire in Sierra County.
Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect for the Bear Fire burning south of Loyalton in Sierra County on Tuesday.
The U.S. Forest Service for the Tahoe National Forest said the wildfire was reported around 2 p.m. Monday off Bear Valley Road south of the Sierra Brooks community.
The fire is 2,000 acres and is 0% contained as of Tuesday. It's threatening the Sierra Brooks community and 536 people are under evacuation orders. Crews are working to defend structures in and around Sierra Brooks.
According to an outage map from Liberty Utilities, about 686 customers in Loyalton are without power.
Due to dry, windy conditions, the wildfire spread rapidly, according to the U.S. Forest Service. A Red Flag Warning over the fire area expired at 8 p.m. Monday.
People in Sierra County can sign up for emergency alerts HERE. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Accounts to Follow
Evacuations
Find an evacuation map below.
Evacuation Orders: SIE-E030, SIE-E031 and SIE-E032
Evacuation Warnings: SIE-E022, SIE-E023, SIE-E027, SIE-E028 and SIE-E029
Fire Map
This map from the National Interagency Fire Center shows fire activity (this may take a few seconds to load):
Wildfire Preps
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts.
PG&E customers can also subscribe to alerts via text, email, or phone call. If you're a PG&E customer, visit the Profile & Alerts section of your account to register.
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