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17-09-2026
The Floriston Fire is a fast-moving wildfire that broke out in Northern California near the California–Nevada border, approximately nine miles northeast of Truckee, along Interstate 80 and Floriston Way.
Key details of the incident include:
Size and Containment: The fire rapidly expanded to more than 600 acres (estimated around 613 acres by Cal Fire) with minimal containment (around 4%).
Evacuations: The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation order for zone NCO-397-A. Evacuation warnings were also issued for additional areas in Nevada County (zones NCO-397-B, NCO-E105, and NCO-E106) and extended north into Sierra County (zones SIE-E099 and SIE-E100-B). Residents with pets, livestock, or those needing extra time were advised to evacuate early.
Road Closures: Westbound Interstate 80 was shut down at the Nevada state line due to heavy smoke and nearby flames, with no immediate reopening time announced.
Threats and Response: Cal Fire reported a dangerous rate of spread, with flames threatening the I-80 corridor, the Truckee River watershed, and surrounding natural resources. Multiple air tankers, helicopters, and ground firefighting crews were deployed to slow its progress.
Cause: The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.