BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Evacuation orders on Wednesday increased the number of Dixie Fire evacuees by more than 1,300 people.
Fire officials said 1,351 more people were forced from their homes on Wednesday, raising the total number evacuated from the Dixie Fire to 3,875.
The wildfire is impacting five counties in Northern California: Butte, Plumas, Tehama, Lassen, and Shasta, according to Cal Fire. The fire has burned 847,308 acres and is 52% contained.
Around 5 p.m., fire officials issued new evacuation orders for the Milford and Herlong area.
Click here to see the latest evacuation information and maps.
Winds subsided during the firefight on Wednesday, give some reprieve to the gust that challenge fire crews on Monday and Tuesday.
Structure protection is still ongoing in Taylorsville. Officials said the fire hasn't pushed into the town in the past three to four days, but resources are in place in the area for structure protection. Meanwhile, Genesee saw a push into the town that saw the fire go behind homes, but officials said crews were able to to catch the flames with minimal if any loss.
Concern still lingers about any potential movement the fire could make toward Quincy, Greenhorn, Cromberg, and Lake Davis communities. Structure protection is in place along the entire corridor and within Genesee, Taylorsville, Greenhorn and Cromberg.
As some areas repopulate, officials are encouraging people to stay on guard as it relates to fire conditions. Smoke coming from trees and stumps might be seen for days after people return home and, if people see any active flames near homes or businesses, officials are asking them to call 911.
At this time, 1,282 structures have been destroyed in the fire and 92 structures have been damaged. Of the structures destroyed, about 688 were homes. More than 14,000 structures are threatened by the fire.
Accounts to follow:
Evacuations and road closures
Click HERE for in-depth evacuation orders and warnings in Plumas, Butte, Tehama, and Lassen Counties. For current state highway/route information visit roads.dot.ca.gov.
Evacuation centers
Plumas County:
- All shelters in Plumas County have been consolidated to the Holy Family Catholic Church at 108 Taylor Ave, Portola.
Tehama County:
- Los Molinos Veterans Hall 7980 Sherwood Blvd, Los Molinos, CA
96055
NOTE: The Lassen High School shelter has closed
American Red Cross: Public Information Line (855)-755-7711
Animal Evacuation Centers:
Plumas County:
- Plumas County Fairgrounds 204 Fairground Road, Quincy
(large animals) - 201 Mill Creek Road, Quincy
(small animals) - Recreation Center 101 Meadowview Lane, Chester
Tehama County:
- Tehama County Complex 1830 Walnut Street, Red Bluff
(large and small animals)
Wildlife Rescue
- Response for injured wildlife: 1-800-942-6459
- Gold Country Wildlife Rescue: 1-530-885-0862
Dixie Fire Structure Status Map
A live map showing which structures have been destroyed or at risk is available below.
Evacuation Map
A live evacuation map is available below.
Wildfire Map
An updated map of the acreage of the Dixie Fire.
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WILDFIRE PREPS
According to Cal Fire, 2020 was one of the most severe fire seasons on record as 9,917 wildfires burned 4.2 million acres. Over 9,000 structures were destroyed, and 31 people (civilians and firefighters) were killed.
California also experienced its first "Gigafire" because of the August Complex Fire, burning over 1 million acres by itself. Four of California's top five largest wildfires in state history happened in 2020.
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.
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