Deputies went door to door to alert residents to the danger and to blockade Jacks Valley Road on either side. The evacuation was lifted about 6 p.m. FAn evacuation center has been set up at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane. Livestock and large animals are being accepted at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Pinenut Road. Motorists are advised to avoid Jacks Valley Road as it is closed. West winds from 15-20 mph with gusts of 30-35 mph are forecasted for the next several hours.East Fork Fire Protection District in unified command with US Forest Service working a 50 acre fire in northern Douglas County near JAMES Canyon Loop. 30 structures initially threatened, 0 loss/damage.100 personnel on 35 pieces of equipment, 2 helicopters, air tanker on order. pic.twitter.com/BtgWJAmb45
- Douglas Co Sheriff (@DouglasSheriff) July 9, 2018
Golfers were still riding carts while #jamesfire burned
- The Record-Courier (@RecordCourierNV) July 9, 2018
Helicopter makes run on Jacks Valley Road. #JamesFire pic.twitter.com/D4Coi52GWy
- The Record-Courier (@RecordCourierNV) July 9, 2018
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