How is the Lincoln grass fire near CA-65 impacting schools, traffic, and nearby cities like Roseville?
A grass fire near CA-65 in Lincoln, California, has led to heavy traffic disruptions and forced the closure of Twelve Bridges High School. Emergency crews from Roseville Fire Department are assisting Lincoln firefighters on the scene, although no active flames are burning in Roseville itself.
The blaze broke out along the northbound side of CA-65, just before Twelve Bridges Drive, triggering severe traffic congestion that now stretches back to Blue Oaks Boulevard. Authorities are urging commuters to avoid the area due to stop-and-go conditions.
As a safety measure, Twelve Bridges High School has been closed until further notice, with officials requesting families to keep students at home.
Although smoke is visible in Roseville, local officials confirmed there’s no direct fire threat to the city. Roseville’s fire crews are providing mutual aid only and continue to monitor the situation closely.
Residents are advised to stay alert and follow updates from Placer County emergency channels.
