Crime & Safety
Nelson Fire: Evacuations Lifted As Fairfield Fire Burns
The 1,000-acre blaze erupted Friday between Vacaville and Fairfield.

FAIRFIELD, CA -- Evacuations were lifted Saturday as firefighters continued to fight a blaze between Fairfield and Vacaville. The fire, which ignited about 4:30 p.m. near Nelson and Lagoon Valley roads, burned 1,000 acres and was 70 percent contained as of Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire.
At least one home was burned in the blaze, officials said.
Residents were evacuated from areas including Constitution Avenue, Paradise Valley Estates Drive and Couples Circle north of Paradise Valley Golf Course, but the order was lifted late Friday night, according to the Fairfield Police Department.
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Police said residents may still be experiencing power outages in the area and PG&E crews have responded and are working to restore power.
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Peabody Road is closed in both directions at Chuck Hammond Drive due to several downed power lines in the area.
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View from our house tonight. Our thoughts are with all the incredibly brave men and women protecting us. Thank you thank you thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #nelsonfire pic.twitter.com/fdTmcod8zA
— Emily Ogle (@wordyogle) August 11, 2018
While the #NelsonFire remains a close hazard to base personnel, it has not become an immediate threat. #Airmen are advised to keep in close communication with their chain of command as to their operational capacity in light of the recent wildfire. Stay tuned to evacuation orders. pic.twitter.com/f155BejzB9
— Travis AFB Official (@Travis60AMW) August 11, 2018
#Vacaville neighbors mobilizing to help evacuated #SolanoCountySPCA animals. Dropping off donated crates, water, food. Proud of this community! #NelsonFire has burned through/past shelter, animals safe was told just now. @vacareporter pic.twitter.com/eoejhTKheu
— Dr. Jackie Gai (@Zoogai) August 11, 2018
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