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Hundreds Evacuated After Wildfire Near Washington

Posted: Aug. 16, 2023 6:13 PM PDT

Hundreds of residents, including from the Town of Washington, were evacuated, due to a wildfire near Highway 20 and Washington Road Wednesday afternoon. The so-called Highway Fire scorched at least 30 acres. There were no reports of structure loss. Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon estimated around 150 homeowners were notified about getting out…

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Moon praised the efforts of firefighters in keeping the blaze from getting out of hand and keeping it away from homes, despite major terrain challenges…

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The cause of the fire is unknown.

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