Double Fire: Evacuations ordered due to fire near Brownsville in Yuba County

YUBA COUNTY, Calif. — People in part of Yuba County have been ordered to evacuate as the Double Fire burns in Brownsville.

According to the CAL FIRE Nevada Yuba Placer Unit (NEU), it’s about 10 acres in size and the fire is holding within retardant lines. They say the terrain is difficult and air resources are making retardant drops over the fire. 

Evacuations

Zone YUB-E081 has been split into three zones: YUB-E081-A and YUB-E081-C are now Evacuation Warnings. A includes La Porte Road at Allen Way and north. C includes the Brownsville Airport and south. YUB-E081-B remains an Evacuation Order. YUB-E007 also remains an Evacuation Order. 

A temporary evacuation point is located at Sycamore Ranch at 5390 Highway 20. The Sheriff's Posse Arena will be on-site for large animals.

Fire Perimeter Maps

This is a map from Cal Fire as of June 20 around 2:50 p.m. 

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.

WATCH: What you need to know to prepare, stay safe for wildfires

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. 

Read more: Are you wildfire ready? Here's what to do to prepare for fire season.

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.

What questions do you have about the latest wildfires? If you're impacted by the wildfires, what would you like to know? Text the ABC10 team at (916) 321-3310.

For more ABC10 news and weather coverage on your time, stream ABC10+ on your TV for free:
► Roku - click here
► Amazon Fire - click here
► Apple TV - click here 

WATCH ALSO: Aero Fire in Calaveras County: 'There is no raging fire'