Dutch

Dutch, Dutch Flat Forebay Dam on the Bear River. Nevada and Placer counties.

October 11, 2024 at 9:57 AM

The fire is fully contained.

October 6, 2024 at 6:23 PM

All evacuation warnings have been lifted. Acreage has been updated to 28.3 acres.

October 6, 2024 at 8:46 AM

Air Attack is back over the incident.

October 6, 2024 at 8:07 AM

Firefighters made good progress with line construction overnight. Fire activity was minimal, no growth. No injuries reported, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Placer County has downgraded the mandatory evacuation to a warning only.

October 5, 2024 at 7:44 PM

Helicopters with night vision goggle-equipped pilots continue to work the fire and assist ground resources. Evacuation warnings and orders remain in place. Deputies are patrolling the evacuation zone and will ensure it stays secure throughout the night.

October 5, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Night-flight capable helicopter will be over the incident shortly. IC with law enforcement and NID at the incident command post. Personnel in the powerhouse is fine.

October 5, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Firefighters will continue to work through the night to reinforce containment lines. Early up for Air Attack, tankers and helicopters ordered.

For those who are evacuating, the Placer County Health and Human Services Center in Auburn is opening the Maria Cordova room for your use with assistance from the Red Cross. Address: 11434 B Ave., Auburn

October 5, 2024 at 5:38 PM

Four helicopters assigned to the incident continue to cool any hotspots.

October 5, 2024 at 5:28 PM

Intel 12 has left the incident. Helicopters continue to work the fire. The C130 remains over the fire with Air Attack. Ground resources are working in very steep terrain but are making good progress.

October 5, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Dutch Air Attack is keeping Tankers 88 and 89 on a load and hold at Grass Valley.

October 5, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Fire behavior is moderating, no additional spotting reported.

October 5, 2024 at 5:13 PM

New estimate puts the fire at 45.5 acres. Tankers are reinforcing the existing retardant lines, the VLATs will be on a hold at McClellan.

October 5, 2024 at 5:12 PM

The helicopters are getting a handle on the spots outside the retardant lines. The spots are on Lowell Hill Road. The fire is holding within the retardant lines for now.

October 5, 2024 at 5:03 PM

PCSO has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the Culberson Road area of Dutch Flat.

October 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM

From NCSO: A Code Red Evacuation Warning has been issued for the Dutch Fire. Mandatory Evacs on Lowell Hill from Dutch Flat Powerhouse to Mule Springs. Deputies will be in the area. The rest of the zone is in evac warning. Follow the directives of Law Enforcement in the area. Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now. Go to protect.genasys.com for evacuation map and details.

October 5, 2024 at 4:52 PM

The fire is burning just above the 2015 Lowell Fire. Mandatory evacuations on Lowell Hill from Dutch Flat Powerhouse to Mule Springs on the Nevada County side. Evacuation warning for the rest of zone NCO-E220 in Nevada County.

October 5, 2024 at 4:50 PM

An evacuation warning is in effect for the area of Culberson Road in Dutch Flat in Placer County.

October 5, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Intel 12 has mapped the fire at 23.15 acres.

October 5, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Helicopters are focusing on the right flank of the fire where the most spotting is occuring.

October 5, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Incoming resources to respond to the staging area at Drum Forebay. Evacuation warnings are being issued for the area. They are warnings only at this time.

October 5, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Dutch IC is requesting two hose modules and two drink modules to the incident. Hydration for firefighters in the heat and steep terrain is paramount.

October 5, 2024 at 4:33 PM

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has personnel responding to the fire.

October 5, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Mapping plane, Intel 12, has been dispatched to the fire.

October 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Type 1 tanker to drop across the left flank and the shoulder. There are spots outside the retardant line, ground resources and helicopters will work them as soon as the VLAT is done dropping.

October 5, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Type 1 tankers are over the fire, being briefed on the high-tension power lines. Helicopters are working the spot fires. Ground resources report 9-12 acres, still burning at a moderate rate of spread towards the southeast.

October 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Fire is spotting ahead of itself, tankers are working lines on the flanks and the head of the fire. Ait Attack is requesting two additional Type 1 tankers.

October 5, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Significantly augmented dispatch requested, 2 additional crews, 5 additional engines, 2 dozers and 2 water tenders.

October 5, 2024 at 3:52 PM

There are no structures threatened in the area, the fire is burning back down towards the Bear River.

October 5, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Air Attack is requesting 2 additional helicopters and two tankers. The fire is burning hot at a rapid to dangerous rate of spread.

October 5, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Additional ground resources dispatched to the Dutch incident.

October 5, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire at the Dutch Flat Forebay Dam.