UPDATED: Two more evacuation areas added due to Dixie Fire
In addition to the mandatory evacuation of Taylorsville, two more areas have been added and individuals should evacuate immediately.
UPDATE:
At 5:40 p.m., Aug. 20, the following MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER has been issued:
● [PLU 16-A] East side of Mt. Hough. East to Tower Rock and the south edge of Genesee. Includes Emigrant Rd.
● Grizzly/Tower (P Zone 21)
Beckwourth Genesee Rd south of Antelope Lake Rd to Grizzly Ridge and North of Argentine Lookout.
● Ingalis (P Zone 33)
South of Beckwourth Genesee Rd to the NW side of Lake Davis along Grizzly Ridge to the west and including the Walker Mine.
All residents must leave these areas IMMEDIATELY due to an imminent threat from the Dixie Fire. There is no indication of population in this area.
Shelters available:
Springs of Hope Church in Quincy at 59 Bell Lane in Quincy
Holy Family Catholic Church at 108 Taylor Ave,
Portola Veterans Memorial Hall at 449 W. Sierra Avenue, in Portola
