Evacuation warnings in Yuba County as Intanko Fire grows to 400 acres

Multiple structures are threatened by a grass fire in Yuba County late Tuesday.
Multiple structures are threatened by a grass fire in Yuba County late Tuesday. Photo credit CAL FIRE

Evacuations are underway Tuesday afternoon as CAL FIRE crews battle a grass fire in Yuba County.

CAL FIRE said the Intanko Fire is burning in Wheatland, located just southwest of Beale Air Force Base. It started around 2 p.m. Tuesday and has burned 400 acres, destroying one structure. Multiple structures remain threatened.

Evacuation warnings are in place for Kapaka and Intanko Lanes.

Strong winds in the area are hampering firefighting efforts.

CAL FIRE's Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit battling the flames.
CAL FIRE's Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit battling the flames. Photo credit CAL FIRE

Wheatland's population is roughly 3,800 people.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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