Yuba

Yuba, Yuba Ridge Drive off Jones Bar in Nevada County.

August 12, 2026 at 5:53 PM

All evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted. Firefighters have established a control line around the fire, forward progress has been stopped..

August 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Due to the current Yuba Fire and a hard closure of SR49 at Nishinam Gulch, the Route 7 to North San Juan at 5:30 PM is cancelled.

August 12, 2026 at 4:43 PM

Yuba IC is starting to release some engines. Mop-up operations will take time and evacuation orders/warnings and road closures remain in place at this time.

August 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM

All aircraft has been released from the incident.

August 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM

There is no count of structures damaged or destroyed, however we can confirm that the former Woolman School area is not within the fire perimeter.

August 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM

Tanker 93 has been released back to Chico. Firefighters are starting to extend handlines and hoselays near the structures. Mop-up operations are starting.

August 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Intel 12, the mapping platform, has mapped the fire at 19.75 acres.

August 12, 2026 at 3:55 PM

Yuba Air Attack is requesting one helicopter, two of the tankers and a helicopter were dispatched to a new start on the Tahoe National Forest above French Meadows. Fire activity continues to diminish.

August 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM

IC reports the fire is holding at approximately 10 acres, spot fires are being mitigated now. Retardant box is holding.

August 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM

Please stay out of the evacuation areas, especially the mandatory zone NCO-E075.

August 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM

Zone NCO-E085 (Bitney Springs (North), Rudd Rd., Barr Ranch Rd., Lone Lobo Trail) has been downgraded to an evacuation warning.

August 12, 2026 at 3:32 PM

Air Attack is releasing the No Divert on the tankers, fire activity is diminishing. Still a lot of active fire, but spotting is subsiding.

August 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Nishinam Gulch Rd at Hwy 49 is closed due to the fire.

August 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM

Zone ID: NCO-E085

Known as:Bitney Springs (North), Rudd Rd., Barr Ranch Rd., Lone Lobo Trail The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for for this zone.

August 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM

Nevada County just sent a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) throughout the area to reach people in the river canyon. Jones Bar Road is closed at Newtown Road, CHP at scene. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for zone CSP-E058. 

August 12, 2026 at 3:13 PM

Road closures in the Jones Bar area are coming.

August 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM

Tankers are extending the retardant line from the head to the ridgeline and crews are making progress on the left flank. Air Attack 1CG is now Yuba Air Attack, 230 is returning to Grass Valley.

August 12, 2026 at 3:07 PM

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for zone NCO-E085 on 08/12/2026 at 3:05 PM for a wildland fire in the area of 11000 block of Yuba River Dr, Nevada City. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should consider leaving now.

A temporary evacuation point for people has been established at the Madelyn Helling Library, located at 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959. A temporary evacuation shelter has been established for animals at Nevada County Horseman, located at 10600 Bubbling Wells Rd GV

August 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM

Tankers are being placed on a No Divert for life safety, meaning they will remain assigned to the fire regardless of any new fires.

August 12, 2026 at 2:58 PM

The fire is now estimated at 12 acres and spotting. Crews are working on the left flank. One structure confirmed involved.

August 12, 2026 at 2:52 PM

Ground resources are providing structure protection, IC is requesting an additional water tender. The fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread.

August 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM

Tankers are dropping in rapid rotation at the head of the fire to slow progression.

August 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM

The command post is at Jones Bar and Owl Creek, avoid the area. Penn Valley Fire is in unified command with the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office.

August 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM

Temporary Evacuation Point s at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City.

August 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for zone CSP-E058, NCO-E074, NCO-E245, and NCO-E311 on 08/12/2026 at 2:40 PM for a wildfire in the area of 11000 Yuba Ridge Drive. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should consider leaving now.

August 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM

Two dozers en route to the fire, additional engines and crews on order.

August 12, 2026 at 2:34 PM Air Attack estimates the fire at 5 acres. The Emergency Operations Center has been activated.

August 12, 2026 at 2:34 PM Mandatory evacuation order issued. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for zone NCO-E075 on 08/12/2026 at 2:25 PM for a wildfire in the area of 11000 block of Yuba River Drive. EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY. Check https://protect.genasys.com/ for updates and available shelter locations.

August 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM Location of the Yuba fire. Air Attack estimates the fire at 3-5 acres, some homes in the area.

August 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM Grass fire, possibly 2 acres on Yuba Ridge Dr in the Jones Bar area. Full wildland dispatch arriving, including aircraft.