A view of the flames and smoke from the Sugar Fire this afternoon. Photo by Mari Erin Roth

Sheriff issues emergency mandatory evacuation order

The Plumas County Sheriff issued a mandatory evacuation order for residences located on Beckwourth-Genesee Road to Harrison Ranch Road due to the wildfire. Residents should leave the area immediately. “If you remain emergency personnel may not be able to help you.” An evacuation center is being set up at Portola Baptist Station at 171 Gulling St in Portola.