Pleasant, San Juan Ridge

Pleasant, Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit, Cal Fire. Hwy 49 and Pleasant Valley Road, San Juan Ridge. Timber, brush and grass. Minimal fire behavior with smoldering. 

September 5, 2017 at 4:25 PM

The Pleasant Fire is now 100% contained!

September 5, 2017 at 7:07 AM

With good progress on mop-up and rehabilitation of fire lines, firefighters and equipment are being released from the incident.

September 4, 2017 at 6:18 PM

Containment has inched up to 95%. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

September 4, 2017 at 8:50 AM

Containment lines are holding well through the heat, wind and low humidity. Weather forecast is more favorable in the coming days. Fire suppression repair continues with firefighters rehabilitating lines, backhauling equipment. Residents should see fewer crews as firefighters are being demobilized, but expect a continued presence in the coming days.

September 3, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Containment is up to 90%

September 3, 2017 at 8:54 AM

No change in containment percentage this morning, but the fire is expected to be fully contained by this evening. Demobilization of excess resources is underway. Firefighters are continuing mop up on the west side of the fire while suppression repair work is underway throughout the area.

September 2, 2017 at 6:20 PM

Firefighters continue to make progress. There has been no additional growth on the fire and none is expected.

September 2, 2017 at 3:52 PM

PG&E is starting to re-energize portions of the power lines in the fire perimeter.

September 2, 2017 at 8:50 AM

Cal Fire update: Containment lines held the fire within its current boundaries with gusty winds Friday. High temperatures and gusty winds with low humidity will continue to be a factor today. Crews will continue heavy mop with unstable large trees throughout the fire area.

Evacuations: All evacuations have been lifted
Road Closures: All road closures have been lifted.

September 2, 2017 at 8:31 AM

Firefighters will once more face changing winds and high temperatures. Winds will start out from the north and switch to the southeast later in the day. Gusty and erratic winds can reignite smoldering debris and trees. Major hazards within the fire perimeter exist: falling trees and branches from weakened trees and steep terrain. Standing dead trees (snags) continue to be removed today. Mop-up 300 to 500 ft inside the line is ongoing. Some resources may be released at the end of today’s operational period.

September 2, 2017 at 7:44 AM

No change overnight in containment or acreage. Firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines and mop up deep into the fire perimeter.

September 1, 2017 at 5:04 PM

The Pleasant Fire is now 65% contained. Good progress made in adverse conditions.

September 1, 2017 at 9:30 AM

PG&E will start inspecting damaged or compromised power poles within the fire perimeter today.

September 1, 2017 at 7:54 AM

At the morning briefing Incident Commander Tim Person reiterated the objectives for the day: Keep the fire south and west of Oak Tree Road. Keep the fire east of Hwy 49 and north and west of Tyler Foote Crossing. Yesterday’s operations made good progress. Today’s main goal is to mop up 300 ft from the fire line into the fire.  The fire is lined and plumbed, meaning it has a hoselay around.

Hazards exist within the fire perimeter, especially dead standing trees and even live trees that can snap due to heat stress. Firefighters were reminded to “keep their head on a swivel,” look up and be safe. With temperatures expected to be above 100F, frequent hydration and breaks are needed to insure safety.

Helicopter 528 is assigned to the fire, but the ship is available for initial attack as well. Crews will strengthen the containment lines and some resources will be released due to high demand for resources in all of California. The fire has a tentative containment date of Sunday at 6pm but that could be extended if the resource drawdown continues.

September 1, 2017 at 7:30 AM

The acreage has been confirmed as 392, with 40% containment  accurate mapping, not additional growth

August 31, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Per Nevada County: With evacuations lifted and no evacuees, the shelter at First Baptist Church will be closing. The shelter for animals at the Nevada County Fairgrounds will remain open. Evacuees can pick up their animals tomorrow morning if they prefer

August 31, 2017 at 7:31 PM

All evacuations have been lifted per Captain Shannan Moon with the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department. Repopulation is underway.

August 31, 2017 at 7:20 PM

Hwy 49 is now open to traffic. From CHP Grass Valley:  #Update for #PleasantFire: SR-49 has been reopened in both directions. Please be careful for firefighting equipment still in the area.

August 31, 2017 at 7:06 PM

The fire has been mapped at 392 acres. The change is acreage is due to better mapping.

August 31, 2017 at 5:33 PM

Damage assessment report is ongoing. Cal Fire reports 1 structure damaged, 1 destroyed

August 31, 2017 at 4:54 PM

Containment is up to 40%

August 31, 2017 at 3:07 PM

The shelter at First Baptist Church on Ridge Road in Grass Valley will remain open while any evacuations are in place.

August 31, 2017 at 2:37 PM

Helicopter 502 is leaving the fire, returning to Grass Valley, with a mechanical problem. TNF Helicopter 528 is being assigned to the fire. Air Attack 230 will remain over the fire until the relief helicopter is on the fire.

August 31, 2017 at 2:23 PM

Metro helicopter is returning to Grass Valley for fuel and will be released. Helicopter 502 is arriving on the fire.

August 31, 2017 at 2:11 PM

Firefighters have extinguished a smoke within the containment line. The spot was about 1 1/2 acre. It was well within the dozer lines.

August 31, 2017 at 2:10 PM

Road closures reminder: Road closures in place at HWY 49 at Sweetland, HWY 49 at Tyler Foote, and Pleasant Valley Road at Sweetland.

August 31, 2017 at 1:17 PM

CAL FIRE  UPDATE; Fire is burning in heavy brush and timber. Fire continues to threaten structures and infrastructure around the community of North San Juan and the Yuba River. Firefighters continue to protect structures and strengthen line.

Evacuations: Evacuation orders exist within the fire area.
Road Closures: Hwy 49 at Sweetland, Hwy 49 at Tyler Foote, Pleasant Valley Road at Sweetland.

August 31, 2017 at 11:17 AM

The animal shelter at the Fairgrounds remains open for your two- and four-legged family members. Enter through Gate 8 off of Brighton Street. Vet Disaster Response Team onsite.

August 31, 2017 at 10:03 AM

At the request of Nevada County, the local Red Cross chapter is keeping the shelter at First Baptist Church on Ridge Road across from Nevada Union High School open throughout the day. Approximately 10 people used the shelter with some staying overnight.

August 31, 2017 at 9:32 AM

With temperatures heating up, the fire is becoming more active. Smoke can be seen again. This is from interior (within the perimeter) burning.

August 31, 2017 at 8:39 AM

Today, one Air Attack, two tankers and 2 helicopters are once more assigned to the fire. Additional air resources are available if needed.

August 31, 2017 at 8:17 AM

Firefighters are picking up hot spots as the sun is hitting the fire.

August 31, 2017 at 8:06 AM

Repopulation of North San Juan last night was successful. There are still some evacuations in place, but downtown North San Juan is no longer evacuated.

August 31, 2017 at 7:49 AM

Today’s objective is to keep the fire south and west of Oak Tree Road.
Keep the fire east of Hwy 49 and north and west of Tyler Foote Crossing.

August 31, 2017 at 6:53 AM

Yesterday, firefighters observed crowning, short-range spotting and extreme fire behavior. The fire was most active on the north side of the incident. Overnight, activity diminished greatly and firefighters started aggressively fighting the fire and constructing line. Winds will be out of the east this morning, shifting to the southwest before noon. Steep terrain and heavy timber in the area continue to make this an active incident with potential for growth.

A damage assessment team will be in the area today and report on conditions. Multiple structures remain threatened.

August 30, 2017 at 10:36 PM

Good news!

Per CHP Grass Valley: The evacuation orders/advisories for the greater North San Juan area have been lifted, with the exception of the residences north of Tyler Foote Road and just east of SR–49.

SR–49 will remain closed north of Tyler Foote Road to Sweetland/Old Road just south of North San Juan. This is due to large amounts of firefighting equipment still working along this section of SR–49. An official detour is in place by taking Tyler Foote Road to Oaktree Road and back to SR-49 in North San Juan.

August 30, 2017 at 10:06 PM

From Nevada County Sheriff’s Office: CalFire is continuing fire suppression in the area of North San Juan overnight. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office are conducting extra patrol and security in the area of evacuations throughout the event until people are allowed to return home. CalOES has assisted Nevada County with its efforts to coordinate resources and we appreciate the help from everybody. Good luck to those in the field working throughout the night and to those in the community who have been displaced. We will work our hardest to help you get back in your homes safely!

August 30, 2017 at 8:36 PM

Planned actions for tonight: Provide for structure protection and aggressive direct attack. Firefighters and dozers will cut line around the fire, remove fuel and continue to defend North San Juan. Close to 300 firefighters are assigned to the fire and will work throughout the night. Additional resources are arriving. All aircraft is off the fire now and will be back at first light.

August 30, 2017 at 8:10 PM

Eli from Ma Trux: Going to keep Mother Truckers open for a few hours.

August 30, 2017 at 7:47 PM

Ananda is under an evacuation advisory, per Nevada County.

August 30, 2017 at 7:41 PM

Nevada City Elks 518 are opening their grounds on Hwy 49 just past the Rood Center. They have six spots with water and electricity and 20 dry camping spots available. There is water and power on site.

August 30, 2017 at 7:31 PM

Latest estimate is 250 acres, 10% containment.

August 30, 2017 at 7:18 PM

Evacuees East of NSJ can take Oak Tree Rd to Tyler Foote and HWY 49 South towards Nevada City Evacuees North of NSJ headed to Nevada City/Grass Valley can take Sweetland Rd towards Nevada City

August 30, 2017 at 7:12 PM

233 homes are in the evacuation zone per Nevada County.

August 30, 2017 at 6:59 PM

Temporary Flight Restriction is now active over the fire.

August 30, 2017 at 6:40 PM

Tankers and helicopters are also engaged in structure protection. Hard closure on Tyler Foote, but egress is OK on Tyler Foote. Be mindful of the load restrictions on Purdon Crossing.

August 30, 2017 at 6:36 PM

All of downtown North San Juan is being evacuated. Egress is Sweetland Road.

August 30, 2017 at 6:26 PM

Head of the fire is approaching NSJ, Hessche Ave and Hwy 49. One large air tanker inbound.

August 30, 2017 at 6:21 PM

Fire is moving north/northeast and at 120 acres. Now burning at a slow rate of spread.

August 30, 2017 at 6:18 PM

The fire is now estimated at 100 acres, structure threat is ongoing.

August 30, 2017 at 6:01 PM

Per Nevada County Sheriff Keith Royal, the evacuation of North San Juan will take place.

August 30, 2017 at 5:51 PM

Per Nevada County: Animal shelter for #PleasantFire will be at the @Nevada County Fairgrounds. Shelter will be set up at First Baptist Church at 1866 Ridge Road, GV.

August 30, 2017 at 5:48 PM

The fire column is folding back and twisting. This will greatly moderate the fire behavior. Fire progress is slowing.

August 30, 2017 at 5:38 PM

Air Attack is recommending the evacuation of North San Juan. If the wind shifts, as it is wont to do at this time of day, the fire will be right in town.

August 30, 2017 at 5:36 PM

Air Attack is requesting two additional VLATs and two additional helicopters.

August 30, 2017 at 5:30 PM

Air Attack estimates the fire at 90 acres, 300 acres by nightfall. The fire is burning at a dangerous rate of spread. Structures have been destroyed.

August 30, 2017 at 5:20 PM

Nevada County OES: Evacuation center has been opened at First Baptist Church – 1866 Ridge Rd in Grass Valley.

August 30, 2017 at 5:09 PM

Air Attack estimates the potential for the fire to be 300 acres. Per CHP: Hard closure 49 at Tyler Foote – 49 at Pleasant Valley Rd and N San Juan and Pleasant Valley Rd just west of Hwy 49.

August 30, 2017 at 4:57 PM

NCSO ALL roads between Hwy 49 and Oak Tree Rd north of Tyler Foote Rd are under mandatory evacuations.

August 30, 2017 at 4:52 PM

Additional evacuations up to Oak Tree Road.

August 30, 2017 at 4:52 PM

Firefighters have encountered a locked gate on Hyatt Road.

August 30, 2017 at 4:44 PM

Fire behavior is increasing, firefighters are trying to outflank the fire before the spread becomes too large. NCSO: The Pleasant fire in North San Juan has prompted evacuations on Ivey Ln and all roads off of Hyatt Ln. Take all precautions for your safety and be aware of fire apparatus in the area.

August 30, 2017 at 4:39 PM

NCSO is proceeding to Milky Way and Bystander Road.

August 30, 2017 at 4:36 PM

Firefighters are starting a hoselay from the heel of the fire. NCSO reports that Ivey Lane and Rose Hill evacuations are complete.

August 30, 2017 at 4:20 PM

There is now an immediate threat to structures.

August 30, 2017 at 4:17 PM

Evacuations starting on Ivey Lane and all roads off Hyatt Road. Please heed the evacuations!

August 30, 2017 at 4:16 PM

Air Attack is estimating the fire at 8 acres, with some spots approximately another 4 acres.

August 30, 2017 at 4:13 PM

Hey 49 shut down at Tyler Foote now. Traffic is being diverted at Birchville.

August 30, 2017 at 4:04 PM

Hwy 49 is closed at Sweetland.

August 30, 2017 at 4:01 PM

Fire is still estimated to be 5 acres, it has reached the top of the hill and slowed its progress. The fire is burning towards Sweetland Road and Heron Road.

August 30, 2017 at 3:56 PM

The fire is bumping the road, traffic is now completely shut down.

August 30, 2017 at 3:54 PM

CHP is closing Hwy 49 to all non-essential traffic.

August 30, 2017 at 3:46 PM

The fire has jumped Hwy 49 and is burning towards the east. Road closures and possible evacuations. The fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread.

August 30, 2017 at 3:35 PM

Multiple reports of the fire, units are en route.

August 30, 2017 at 3:33 PM

Report of a vegetation fire on Hwy 49 at Pleasant Valley Road. Full wildland dispatch on order.