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Evacuations Ordered as Floriston Fire Threatens Nevada County

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC · How we work

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Nevada County Sheriff's Office ordered evacuations for residents threatened by the Floriston Fire.
Westbound Interstate 80 stays closed at the Nevada-California state line, no reopening time.
Cal Fire said the blaze burned 640 acres and was 5% contained Thursday.
NV Energy reported 131 customers without power and warned an emergency shutoff could affect TDPUD service.
Northern Nevada Public Health issued an Air Quality Advisory as Verdi’s AQI hit 109, Unhealthy.

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Nevada County Sheriff's Office ordered evacuations for residents threatened by the Floriston Fire.
Westbound Interstate 80 stays closed at the Nevada-California state line, no reopening time.
Cal Fire said the blaze burned 640 acres and was 5% contained Thursday.
NV Energy reported 131 customers without power and warned an emergency shutoff could affect TDPUD service.
Northern Nevada Public Health issued an Air Quality Advisory as Verdi’s AQI hit 109, Unhealthy.