PLUMAS COUNTY, Calif. — The Gold Complex Fire is burning in Plumas County and is estimated to be more than 3,000 acres as of Wednesday, according to the U.S. Forest Service-Plumas National Forest.
The Smith and Mill fires were combined into the Gold Complex Fire, according to the Plumas County Sheriff's Office. The fires sparked after four dry lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in eastern Plumas County around 2 p.m. on Monday became wildfires.
The four fires grew rapidly due to winds, slope and dry fuels, according to Cal Fire.
The three Mill fires burning near Whitehawk Ranch merged into one and are now estimated to be about 2,802 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service-Plumas National Forest. Most of the fire is in the Beckwourth Ranger District. A small part is burning in the Sierraville Ranger District.
The Smith Fire is north of Highway 70 between Smith Peak and Maybe. The fire is at about 56 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service-Plumas National Forest.
There are evacuation orders and warnings in place. An evacuation map is below.
Stay Informed
Evacuations
A map of evacuations can be viewed below.
Evacuation Shelter: Quincy High School at 6 Quincy Junction Road in Quincy, CA 95971
Animal Shelter: Animals can be taken to the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds for shelter
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.
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