Fire History
Yuba County's Sierra Nevada foothills communities face real fire risk from canyon and foothill fires. The 2018 Camp Fire evacuation extended into Yuba County communities. The 2020 North Complex Fire burned along the Feather River canyon adjacent to the county's eastern boundary. Communities in the Dobbins, Browns Valley, and Marysville Foothills area face ongoing fire risk from east to west wind-driven events.
Local Compliance Notes
CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit serves unincorporated SRA areas. Foothill communities in eastern Yuba County including Dobbins, Oregon House, Browns Valley, and Challenge face Zone Zero compliance obligations. Valley floor communities in Marysville generally have limited FHSZ exposure. Contact CAL FIRE for Phase 2 timeline information.
Neighborhoods in Zone Zero
High-FHSZ communities in Yuba County include Dobbins, Oregon House, Browns Valley, Challenge, Brownsville, and communities in the eastern foothills along the Yuba River and Bear River corridors.
Local FAQs
Are Dobbins and foothill communities in Yuba County subject to Zone Zero? Yes — eastern Yuba County foothill communities are in FHSZ areas. Contact CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit for Phase 2 timeline information specific to your parcel.