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Grubbs Fire in Butte County: Evacuation warnings lifted

The fire grew to about 10 acres.

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — All evacuations were eventually lifted after a wildfire sparked in Palermo Wednesday afternoon.

The so-called Grubbs Fire was reported in the area of Grubbs Road and Brollier Way in Palermo, according to the National Interagency Fire Center map.

The fire grew to about 10 acres.

Evacuations

Evacuations for Butte County can be seen on the map below.

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.

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.

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