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Placer County Renews Fire Protection Agreement with CAL FIRE To Strengthen Emergency Response
Placer County Renews Fire Protection Agreement with CAL FIRE To Strengthen Emergency Response

Jul 11, 2025 10:53AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors has approved a first-ever five-year agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to continue providing full-service fire protection and emergency medical response across unincorporated areas of the county served by the Placer County Fire Department.

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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Suspends Burning

Jun 20, 2025 09:09AM ● By California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) News Release

This suspension takes effect Monday, June 23rd, 2025, at 8 a.m. and bans all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves.

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Fire Safety and Firefighters
Auburn Wildfire Preparedness Expo on June 21

Jun 13, 2025 01:56PM ● By Placer County News Release

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with wildfire safety experts, explore local resources and enjoy a fun, informative day with the family.

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New Colfax Water Treatment Plant Marks a Major Investment in Placer County’s Water Future

Jun 09, 2025 10:51AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

New Colfax Water Treatment Plant will deliver greater reliability, resilience and sustainability for the region.

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Placer Sentinel
CAL Fire Burn Permits Required May 1 in Nevada, Yuba, Placer, and Sierra Counties

Apr 30, 2025 12:14PM ● By CAL FIRE Department News Release

he California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit has announced effective at 8 a.m., Thursday, May 1, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties.

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Placer Sentinel
Placerville Man Convicted of Arson for Mosquito and Crozier Fires in August 2024

Mar 17, 2025 03:49PM ● By CAL FIRE News Release

On the week of Jan. 25, Jason Robinette, 48, of Placerville was convicted in El Dorado County Superior Court on two counts of arson for starting the Mosquito and Crozier fires on August 6, 2024.

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Placer Sentinel
Mt. Howell Vegetation Management Project

Jan 27, 2025 05:24PM ● By CAL Fire/Placer County Fire News Release

Smoke may be visible in Colfax and the surrounding community Wednesday, Jan. 29, from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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