A brush fire that erupted Tuesday afternoon in Penn Valley has been contained after burning 41 acres. The Kearney Fire started at 4:42 p.m. on Kearney Court and prompted immediate evacuation orders from Cal Fire. By late afternoon, firefighters had stopped the fire’s forward progress, leading to a reduction in mandatory evacuation zones. This is significant because it shows containment is working, but the situation remains active in some neighborhoods.
Cal Fire has downsized mandatory evacuation orders in zones NCO-E010-A and NCO-E011-A, meaning residents there may see relief soon. However, evacuation warnings remain in effect for zones NCO-E017 and NCO-E012. The difference matters: a warning means you should be ready to leave quickly if conditions worsen, while mandatory orders mean you need to go now. For anyone in the warning zones, having a bag packed and knowing your evacuation route is essential.
If you’ve been evacuated or need shelter, Penn Valley Library at 11240 Pleasant Valley Road is operating as an evacuation center. As we move deeper into fire season, staying connected to Cal Fire updates and knowing your local evacuation zones is more important than ever. Do you know which evacuation zone you’re in?
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