Update: Evacuations lifted in fire near Dutch Flat in Placer County, I-80 reopened
PLACER COUNTY – Evacuations were lifted Tuesday evening, after a new wildfire broke out near Interstate 80 in Placer County Tuesday afternoon.
According to Cal Fire, the Dutch Fire was first reported in the community of Dutch Flat near I-80 shortly before 1 p.m. The fire has burned at least 25 acres and is 0% contained, the agency reported Tuesday afternoon.
Dutch Flat is located about 50 miles northeast of Sacramento.
Placer County sheriff's deputies announced evacuations for Frost Hill Road and Murry Ranch Road. As of about 6:25 p.m., all evacuations have been lifted.
The fire also prompted the closure of westbound I-80 at the Highway 20 interchange and the eastbound direction at Gold Run. Caltrans announced as of 6:45 p.m., both directions of the freeway have reopened.
Tuesday's fire comes as crews are continuing the battle the massive Mosquito Fire, which is burning several miles south. The fire, which started near the Oxbow Reservoir a week ago, has burned nearly 50,000 acres.
