Overview
- Cal Fire and local crews first responded Wednesday afternoon to a field fire west of Nevada City and quickly issued a mandatory evacuation for zone NCO‑E075.
- By about 3 p.m. officials said the Yuba Fire had burned roughly 12 acres and was burning at a dangerous rate of spread with short‑range spotting observed.
- Evacuation warnings were issued for adjacent zones including NCO‑E074, E245, NCO‑E311 and CSP‑E058, which cover areas near South Yuba River State Park.
- A public evacuation point was set up at the Madelyn Helling Library and an animal shelter was opened at Nevada County Horseman; residents in evacuation zones were urged to leave immediately.
- The fire’s cause remains unknown and the incident is developing with Cal Fire prioritizing air and ground resources while officials continue to update acreage and containment information.