Location: Above Springville

Incident Date: 8/15/22

Posted by: Media Relations

SQF WISHON FIRE UPDATE: Sheriff Issues Evacuation Warnings

Sheriff Boudreaux has issued a Evacuation Warning for the following areas:

All points along Wishon Drive north of Highway 190, including Camp Wishon and the community of Doyle Springs.

If you live in this area, be prepared to leave. The Evacuation Warning is NOT a mandatory evacuation order. However, the warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property. And those who require additional time to evacuate, or those who have pets and livestock, should leave.

The SQF-Wishon Fire has burned more than 100 acres.

Authorities have implemented road closures at Eastbound Hwy 190 at Balch Park Road. All power has been lost above Camp Nelson from Rio Vista to Ponderosa.