Wildfire Evacuation Alerts
Wildfires Prompt Evacuation Orders and Warnings Across Northern California and Western Nevada
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The Bull Fire was reported to have started after 10:45 a.m.; officials had not yet identified a cause.
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At the Gulch Fire, crews first found about 2 acres burning slowly; as it grew, incident command requested additional resources, including a dozer. By 10:25 a.m., scanner traffic indicated retardant and hose had been laid around the perimeter.
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The Gulch Fire was burning in timber and understory, and the reported response included two dozers, a water tender and five engines.
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Forecasters expected temperatures in the mid-90s near Weaverville, and crews anticipated the Gulch Fire could become more active as the day warmed.
Two major wildfires forced residents to evacuate across Nevada and California on Friday. The Bull Fire near Verdi has grown to 1,275 acres with zero containment 2news, while the Gulch Fire near Weaverville reached 5 acres and prompted evacuation orders for three Trinity County zones abc10. More than 500 firefighters are battling both blazes as hot temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s threaten to intensify the threat.
The Bull Fire started after 10:45 a.m. in dry grass and brush east of Dog Valley 2news. Officials have not yet identified what caused the fire. Air tankers and multiple ground crews responded immediately to both incidents as forecasters warned that afternoon heat could rapidly spread the flames across dry terrain.
Bull Fire Explodes to 1,275 Acres Near Verdi
The Bull Fire started in brush and grass east of Dog Valley 2news and has already grown to 1,275 acres with no containment yet 2news. Over 500 firefighters are fighting the blaze, supported by seven air tankers and five helicopters 2news. Officials issued evacuation warnings for areas west of Somersett Ridge but said no buildings face immediate threat at this moment.
The fire is burning in mountainous terrain above Reno near the California-Nevada border lasvegassun. This marks the sixth fire to ignite in the Reno hills within just two months lasvegassun. The rapid spread has forced emergency crews to call in reinforcements from multiple agencies to prevent further growth.
Gulch Fire Grows Rapidly Despite Quick Response
The Gulch Fire near Weaverville started small — crews found about 2 acres burning when they arrived. But as temperatures climbed, the fire began growing faster. Officials requested additional resources including a dozer to help contain the spread through timber and understory vegetation abc10.
By 10:25 a.m., crews had laid retardant and hose around the fire's perimeter abc10. The response included two bulldozers, a water tender and five engines abc10. Evacuation orders were issued for Trinity County zones WR-222, WR-223 and WR-224, with warnings for nearby areas toward Oregon Mountain Road.
Heat Expected to Drive Fire Activity Higher
Forecasters predict temperatures will reach the mid-90s near Weaverville on Friday afternoon. Crews anticipate the Gulch Fire will become much more active as the day heats up and winds potentially strengthen abc10. The combination of low humidity and high heat creates dangerous conditions for rapid fire spread.
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