Vegetation Fire Burns 12 Acres Near Grass Valley
A vegetation fire broke out in Nevada County, near Lowell Hill Road and Dutch Flat Powerhouse Road in Grass Valley, spreading rapidly and burning 12 acres by Saturday afternoon.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 8, 2026 —
A fast-moving vegetation fire ignited in Nevada County on Saturday, consuming approximately 12 acres by the afternoon. The fire was reported near the intersection of Lowell Hill Road and Dutch Flat Powerhouse Road in the Grass Valley area.
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been released. Emergency crews responded to the scene as the flames spread through the dry vegetation. Details regarding the containment status of the fire were not immediately available.
Further information on the timeline of the fire’s ignition and the response efforts will be reported as it becomes available.
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