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Sisson Fire in Placer County: Evacuations lifted in wildfire

The Placer County Sheriff's Office said the fire was burning in North Auburn, off Sisson Road.
Credit: Cal Fire
The Sisson Fire is burning in Placer County in the North Auburn area.

NORTH AUBURN, Calif. — Firefighters have stopped forward progress on the so-called Sisson Fire that sparked in Placer County.

According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, the fire was burning in North Auburn off Sisson Road.

Deputies temporarily evacuated homes in the area on Country Side Lane and Sierra Park Lane due to the blaze. Those evacuations have since been lifted.

Cal Fire said the blaze was contained at five acres.

Evacuations

An evacuations map can be found below.

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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