Sheriff’s office issues new evacuation warning in Herlong area

The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office issued a new evacuation warning at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1 due to the Dixie Fire.

A new evacuation warning has been issued for:

• Herlong area north of County Rd A25 from Long Valley Creek east to Pole Line Rd – Zone LAS-E053-B

All previously issued orders and warnings remain in place.

Check the status of your address at: community.zonehaven.com

Safety Message: People under evacuation order should leave immediately.  Those under warning who require assistance and those with pets and livestock should leave now.  Use caution, drive with your headlights on and yield to emergency personnel. Call dispatch for assistance evacuating 530-257-6121. If you are in need of emergency shelter, call 530-250-9004.  Deputies will be going door to door to make notifications.