Placer County's Four-Legged Fire Crew Returns: 2,000 Goats and Sheep Deployed to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Jul 07, 2026 03:14PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Department of Agriculture, Parks and Natural Resources is continuing its unique approach to wildfire mitigation this summer, deploying 2,000 goats and sheep to county-owned parks and properties across western Placer County.