This post is no longer being updated. New information on the Sheep Fire can be found at this link:
https://www.susanvillestuff.com/hundreds-evacuated-as-7000-acre-sheep-fire-threatens-gold-run-and-golf-course-area/
Updated 10:19p.m.
According to Plumas National Forest the North Complex fires have burned 8,600 acres. 7,000 acres of that is the Sheep fire, currently threatening homes in the Gold Run and Golf Course areas. The Sheep Fire is currently 0% contained.
Updated 8:53p.m.
A Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for the south side of Richmond Road from Gold Run to Wingfield Road including Circle Drive, Fairway Drive, Eagle Drive, Circle Court, Oaks Mountain Drive and the West Side of Wingfield Road, Haven Lane and Four Oaks Drive.
Also under a Mandatory Evacuation Order are all residences on Amesbury Drive beginning at Gold Run Road and encompassing all roads south including Jura Road, Juro Road, Hill Creek Road and Morningstar Road.
An Evacuation Warning has been issued for Wingfield Road from Richmond Road south to Peter Lassen’s Grave.
Gold Run Road is closed to all traffic from Gold Crest Road South.
Updated 8:30p.m.
Sheriff’s Deputies are going door to door with Mandatory Evacuations for Fairway and Circle Drive. Residents of these areas must leave immediately.
Updated 7:54p.m. Richmond Road is being shut down, except for residents, in the area of the fire. Officials are asking that everyone avoid the area.
Updated 7:46p.m.
*Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for all residences on Amesbury Drive beginning at Gold Run Road and encompassing all roads south including Jura Road, Juro Road, Hill Creek Road and Morningstar Road.
A Mandatory Evacuation Order has now been issued for residences on Fairway and Circle Drives.
All other evacuation orders and warnings are still in effect.
A Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for residents along Gold Run Road from Amesbury Drive west to the end of Gold Run.
A Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for all residences on Old Archery Road, Old Scotts Logging Road, Childrens Road, and Oak Mountain Drive.
An Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents along the Gold Run Road west of Gunderson Road west to Amesbury Drive.Â
An Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents on the north side of Gold Run Road west of Richmond Road to Gunderson Road.
An Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents along both sides of Circle Drive from Richmond Road including all roads accessed from Circle Drive.
Gold Run Road is closed to non-residents.
Updated 3:51p.m.
The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to stay out of the areas under evacuation order or warning. Please avoid all unnecessary travel on Richmond Road from Diamond View School To Richmond School. It is imperative that emergency personnel and residents trying to evacuate are able to access those roads. If you must drive in that area, turn your headlights on, drive slowly, and yield to emergency personnel.
Updated 3:32p.m.
The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office would like to advise residents in Susanville that evacuation orders and warnings issued earlier today for the Sheep Fire North Complex Fire are for the Gold Run, Circle Drive, and Old Archery Road areas only. There are no areas within city limits under evacuation warning or order.
Updated 12:25p.m.
Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for residents along Gold Run Road from Amesbury Drive west to the end of Gold Run.
Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for all residences on Old Archery Road, Old Scotts Logging Road, Childrens Road, and Oak Mountain Drive.
Effective immediately, an Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents along the Gold Run Road west of Gunderson Road west to Amesbury Drive.
Effective immediately, an Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents on the north side of Gold Run Road west of Richmond Road to Gunderson Road.
Effective immediately, an Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents along both sides of Circle Drive from Richmond Road including all roads accessed from Circle Drive.
Gold Run Road is closed to non-residents.
People need to leave the evacuated area. Please use caution and be courteous to your neighbors. Drive with your headlights on and yield to emergency personnel.
Updated 10:04a.m.
The North Complex is now at 5,400 acres with 5% containment.
Updated Wednesday, 8:28a.m.
The North Complex of fires is now mapped at 4,500 acres and is still 0% contained according to the morning report from Plumas National Forest.
The fire burned actively through the night and is spreading to the northeast.
CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit continues to assist with resources (dozers, engines, and helicopters) on the north end of the fire near the community of Susanville.
Dozers were able to make some progress on the fire overnight.
The weather is expected to be hot and dry again today producing critical fire weather conditions.
Winds will again play a factor in the spread of the fire. Winds are expected out of the southwest gusting to 30 mph.
A Type 1 Incident Management Team will be arriving today to support the Plumas National Forest with the North Complex.
Updated 9:02p.m.
The North Complex has now grown to 1,800 acres in size with 0% containment.
Updated 6:14p.m.
Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for residents along Gold Run Road from Amesbury Drive west to the end of Gold Run.
Effective immediately, an Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents along the Gold Run Road west of Gunderson Road west to Amesbury Drive.
Effective immediately, an Evacuation Warning has been issued for all residences on Old Archery Road, Old Scotts Logging Road, Childrens Road, and Oak Mountain Drive.
Gold Run Road will be closed to non-residents.
Updated 5:29p.m.
Residents needing assistance evacuating are asked to call the non-emergency dispatch center at (530)251-6121. If you are in need of shelter for yourself or your animals, including large animals, please call the Emergency Shelter line at (530) 250-9088. Deputies will be going door to door to make notification.
4:31p.m.
WILDFIRE EVACUATIONS AND ROAD CLOSURE
Effective immediately, an Evacuation Warning has been issued for residents along Gold Run Road west of Amesbury Drive.
Gold Run Road will be closed to non-residents beyond Amesbury Drive.
Deputies will be going door to door to make notification. Please use caution when leaving the area.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Be aware that changing conditions in fire activity may cause this area to escalate to an Evacuation Order at any time. Be aware that traffic interruptions may exist due to emergency personnel working in the area.
The following ten items are recommended if you have time to gather them in the event of an evacuation:
- Pets
- Identification (including proof of residence in the event that you are evacuating a location different from the one listed on your photo ID)
- Cash and credit cards
- Important documents like birth and marriage certificates, social security cards, property deeds, insurance paperwork, etc.
- Keys to home, vehicles, office, storage units, and safe deposit boxes.
- Any needed medications or medical supplies for you, family members, and pets
- Basic hygiene supplies
- Basic supplies like food, clothing, and jackets for each family member, flashlights, batteries, a hand crank radio and sleeping bags or blankets
- Small electronics and chargers
What is burning?
The North Complex consists of a group of lightning fires on the Plumas National Forest being managed as one incident. The complex of lightning fires were ignited during the lightning storm that moved over the area on the morning of August 17th.
The fires are located near Fleming Sheep Camp, to the southwest of Red Rock Lookout, in the northern Plumas National Forest.
The complex is currently comprised of 7 different fires. The three largest fires include the Sheep Fire, Fleming Fire, and Willard Fire. These three fires are burning in rugged, inaccessible terrain to the south of the Diamond Mountain ridge.
The remaining four fires in the complex have been contained at 6 acres or less.
This post is no longer being updated. New information on the Sheep Fire can be found at this link:
https://www.susanvillestuff.com/hundreds-evacuated-as-7000-acre-sheep-fire-threatens-gold-run-and-golf-course-area/
