Nevada County Office of Emergency Services

06/19/2026

The South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban is now in effect for fire season. All outdoor burning on private property is prohibited within the lower 39-mile stretch of the South Yuba River corridor, from Lang Crossing to Kentucky Creek below Bridgeport, within a quarter mile of the river on both sides. Open campfires on public lands are not allowed anywhere within the corridor year-round.

If you're visiting the river this summer:
• Campfires and BBQs are illegal in the South Yuba River corridor during fire season, except as allowed under the ordinance.
• Cell service is extremely limited to non-existent. Emergency call boxes are located at Bridgeport, Purdon, Maybert Road, Edwards, and Highway 49 river crossings.
• Parking is extremely limited. Please park only in designated areas to ensure emergency vehicles can access the corridor during a fire or other emergency.

For more information and preparedness tips, visit ReadyNevadaCounty.org

06/19/2026

Scattered to isolated thunderstorms are expected today, especially over the mountains. Thunderstorms that develop will be capable of producing gusty outflow winds, abundant lightning, brief heavy rain, small hail, & possible new fire starts. When thunder roars, go indoors!

06/18/2026

Get ready for free East Nevada County community green waste events. Drop off your Green Waste at the Truckee Rodeo Grounds on Saturday, June 27 and Friday, July 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a full list of accepted items and more information, visit ReadyNevadaCounty.org/greenwaste

06/17/2026

Moderate HeatRisk is expected today. CAL FIRE NEU will be conducting a training burn at the old Colfax dump. The vegetation management project is slated for approximately 4 acres. A broadcast burn on Blue Tent Rd. will occur today and is conducted by First Rain Land Stewardship Services and has been approved by CAL FIRE and NSAQMD. The burn ban remains in effect for all residential burning in Nevada County.
Stay hydrated, avoid activities that could create sparks, and be prepared for changing weather conditions.

06/16/2026

An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 11 pm tonight as hot and dry weather persist. Take steps to protect yourself and our community:
• Stay hydrated and check on friends, family, and neighbors
• Never leave children or pets in a parked car
• Help prevent wildfires by avoiding activities that create sparks
• Do not use power equipment during the hottest part of the day or in dry, windy conditions
• Practice safe towing and secure all chains. Dragging chains can throw sparks and ignite roadside vegetation.
• Park vehicles far away from dry grass.
Prepare a go-bag for your family with essential supplies in case an evacuation becomes necessary. Learn what to pack at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/GoBags
Sign up for Nevada County's opt-in emergency notification system, Nevada County Alerts, at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/EmergencyAlerts
Be Ready, Nevada County

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

CAL FIRE has suspended all burn permits for outdoor residential burning starting 6/15/2026. Smoke may be seen from a prescribed burn on Kilham Mine Road.

06/15/2026

Elevated fire weather conditions early this week due to hot, dry, and breezy weather. The hottest temperatures are expected on Monday and Tuesday.
Take steps to protect yourself and our community:
• Stay hydrated and check on friends, family, and neighbors
• Never leave children or pets in a parked car
• Help prevent wildfires by avoiding activities that create sparks
• Do not use power equipment during the hottest part of the day or in dry, windy conditions
• Practice safe towing and secure all chains. Dragging chains can throw sparks and ignite roadside vegetation.
• Park vehicles far away from dry grass.
Prepare a go-bag for your family with essential supplies in case an evacuation becomes necessary. Learn what to pack at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/GoBags
Sign up for Nevada County's opt-in emergency notification system, Nevada County Alerts, at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/EmergencyAlerts
Be Ready, Nevada County

06/12/2026

The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀. For more information and preparedness tips visit ReadyNevadaCounty.org and ReadyforWildfire.org

06/12/2026

Higher temperatures increase the risk of heat-related illness, wildfire activity, and incidents in and around the water.
Take steps to protect yourself and others:
Stay hydrated and check on your friends and family
Help prevent wildfires – avoid ALL activities that create sparks
Stay water safe and be aware of changing conditions