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Elephant Fire Triggers Evacuation Warning in Plumas County
Fire crews said the blaze was 5% contained as air and ground resources worked to protect rural communities and slow its spread.
- On Saturday, the Elephant Fire began burning east of Loyalton within the Tahoe National Forest, scorching at least 2,300 acres and triggering evacuation warnings across parts of Lassen and Plumas counties.
- Gusting winds of about 17 mph and low humidity levels of 15% are challenging firefighters, with the blaze burning primarily in grass, brush, and timber within the 2020 Loyalton Fire scar.
- Lassen County officials issued an evacuation warning for Zone LAS-451-A near Highway 49 and Dotta Lane, while the Plumas County Sheriff's Office warned zones PLU-104-A and PLU-114.
- Firefighting crews utilizing air and ground resources achieved 5% containment by Saturday evening, with officials continuing to monitor conditions closely for potential additional protective measures.
- Residents are urged to monitor official updates via the Genasys Protect map rather than calling 9-1-1, as officials emphasize that those needing extra time to evacuate should leave immediately.
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