Two Fatalities Confirmed in Rural Nevada County Structure Fire
A fire in the Higgins Corner area of rural Nevada County has resulted in two fatalities. Fire officials confirmed the incident early Monday morning, with CAL FIRE and the Higgins Fire Protection District responding to a structure fire that also…

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Two individuals have died following a structure fire in the Higgins Corner area of rural Nevada County. The incident was confirmed by fire officials early Monday morning.
Crews from CAL FIRE and the Higgins Fire Protection District responded to the scene of the blaze. The fire involved a structure and also spread to a small amount of surrounding vegetation.
Further details regarding the cause of the fire, the identities of the deceased, or the full extent of the damage were not immediately available. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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