Floriston Fire closes I-80 and drives evacuations in Nevada County
The Floriston Fire in Nevada County prompted evacuations and a westbound closure of Interstate 80 at the California–Nevada line. The fire has grown to about 640 acres with roughly 5% containment, and crews expect to remain on scene for at least a week to extinguish hotspots, while residents should be ready to evacuate if conditions worsen and power outages are possible for some customers.
