Evacuation Order issued for part of Genoa
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/17/2022 - 2:59pm
An emergency evacuation alert has just been issued for Trail Court in Genoa and a reported vegetation fire near the Genoa Cemetery on Jacks Valley Rd. Several callers report rapidly spreading fire, one structure possibly involved. Responding units reports smoke visible.
UPDATE 6 p.m.: East Fork Professional Fightfighters have successfully knocked down the fire in Genoa. Officials are asking the public to keep the area clear as they continue to mop up.
UPDATE 5:30 p.m.: Jacks Valley Road remains closed in Genoa due to the fire. Crews are still on the scene.
UPDATE 3:40 p.m.: The Fire Incident Command is reporting they have a good handle on the fire. 1 unknown type of structure has burned. Avoid the area until all is cleaned up.
An emergency evacuation alert has just been issued for Trail Court in Genoa and a reported vegetation fire near the Genoa Cemetery on Jacks Valley Rd. Several callers report rapidly spreading fire, one structure possibly involved. Responding units reports smoke visible.
A well-established fire just over one acre in size as of 2:50 p.m. They said it is a rapid rate of spread, trees involved, and structures are threatened. Residents of Trail Ct were advised to evacuate immediately.