The Nimshew Fire started in the area of Centerville Road and Nimshew Road east of Chico around 2 this morning. According to Cal Fire, the blaze has burned around 20 arces and as of last report the fire was not contained. Cal Fire also says the blaze is in steep terrain with heavy brush with a slow-moderate rate of spread. 
The prompted a hard closure at the top and bottom of Centerville Road the road around 2:15 this morning and at last report it is still closed to traffic.