Scott Fire: Evacuation orders lifted after wildfire in Yuba County foothills
YUBA COUNTY – Firefighters are getting a handle on a wildfire, named the Scott Fire, in the foothills of rural Yuba County on Thursday.
The fire is burning near Scott Grand Road and Marysville Road, near the community of Loma Rica. Cal Fire says the incident started as two spot fires, but the flames have since merged and firefighters are treating it as one wildfire.
As of 7 p.m., Cal Fire says they have stopped the fire from spreading at just under 100 acres. Friday morning saw the fire being contained at 50%.
All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted by 9 p.m. A total of 475 structures were threatened, Cal Fire says.
While the forward progress of the wildfire has been stopped, authorities say mop-up efforts will continue into Thursday night.
Marysville Road was closed from Scott Grant Road to Loma Rica Road. Loma Rica Road was also closed from Brandie Drive to Marysville Road.
Sycamore Ranch at 5390 State Highway 20 in Browns Valley was opened as a temporary evacuation center.
Loma Rica is a little under 20 miles northeast of Yuba City and about 60 miles north of Sacramento.
