(Nevada County, CA) – The Rices Fire continues to burn in Nevada County. Cal Fire said as of 7 p.m. yesterday that the fire has burned over 900 acres and is 10-percent contained.

The fire started on Tuesday and Evacuation orders have been issued in areas near the fire, and evacuation warnings have been issued at parts of Yuba County.

Cal Fire said they expect to have a perimeter around the fire to prevent further spread by Sunday. Five firefighters were injured while battling the fire. 

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