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accidentsrescue2 years ago

Heroic Woman Risks Life to Save Children, Nearly Drowns

A woman in Yuba County nearly drowned while trying to save her children at Grays Beach. The incident occurred when her children started to float away on a raft, prompting her intervention. Her brother pulled her to safety just as deputies arrived, and CPR was administered. She regained consciousness and was taken to the hospital, although her condition remains unclear.

natural-disaster2 years ago

Heroic Rescue Efforts in Peoria Apartment Fire

The Peoria wildfire in Yuba County, California has burned 59 acres and is now 60% contained. The evacuation warning has been lifted, but residents are advised to be cautious of emergency personnel in the area. The fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread in grass and oak woodlands, and two structures are threatened. Firefighters are making good progress on the right flank, and aircraft are dropping retardant to slow progression towards structures.

natural-disasters2 years ago

Yuba County wildfire prompts additional evacuation orders.

Crews have stopped the forward progress of a wildfire in Yuba County, which has burned 97 acres and threatened 475 structures. The fire is 20% contained, and the cause is still under investigation. Evacuation orders remain in place for certain areas, and road closures are in effect. The fire started in the Loma Rica area and is being fought by Cal Fire and other agencies.