Last Sunday, CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department responded to a medical rescue on Steven’s Trail in Colfax after a female hiker suffered a leg injury near the lower portion of the trail by the first waterfall. Crews accessed the area via Burnt Flat, while Battalion 72 established command, and Placer County Fire Department Technical Rescue Team members worked alongside ground personnel to reach and package the patient. Due to the terrain and nature of the injury, CHP H24 conducted a hoist extr
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Last Sunday, CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department responded to a medical rescue on Steven’s Trail in Colfax after a female hiker suffered a leg injury near the lower portion of the trail by the first waterfall. Crews accessed the area via Burnt Flat, while Battalion 72 established command, and Placer County Fire Department Technical Rescue Team members worked alongside ground personnel to reach and package the patient. Due to the terrain and nature of the injury, CHP H24 conducted a hoist extr
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CAL FIRE/ Placer County Fire Fighters on the scene of a expanding vegetation fire originating from the Bear River Campground near Colfax and Placer County. Evacuations are in progress. The incident commander has asked for additional air resources and additional engines to respond. | CAL FIRE NEU
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CAL FIRE/ Placer County Fire Fighters on the scene of a expanding vegetation fire originating from the Bear River Campground near Colfax and Placer County. Evacuations are in progress. The incident commander has asked for additional air resources and additional engines to respond. | CAL FIRE NEU
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2 injured in 4-vehicle crash near I-80 in Placer County
2 injured in 4-vehicle crash near I-80 in Placer County
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department Technical Rescue Team, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, The Placer County Office of Emergency Services, and California State Parks held a demonstration of the power of the river and the challenges of river rescues at the American River confluence today in Auburn. The demonstration comes just as the long Memorial Day weekend approaches to warn visitors and increase awareness that area rivers are still too cold and fast to safely enjoy this season. | CAL F
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department Technical Rescue Team, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, The Placer County Office of Emergency Services, and California State Parks held a demonstration of the power of the river and the challenges of river rescues at the American River confluence today in Auburn. The demonstration comes just as the long Memorial Day weekend approaches to warn visitors and increase awareness that area rivers are still too cold and fast to safely enjoy this season. | CAL F
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Placer County Fire Department News
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Evacuation orders now issued for Hill Fire
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Evacuation orders now issued for Hill Fire
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department Firefighters assisted the City of Auburn Fire Department with a Structure Fire near Olive Orchard Drive and Aeolia Drive in the City of Auburn this morning. | CAL FIRE NEU
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department Firefighters assisted the City of Auburn Fire Department with a Structure Fire near Olive Orchard Drive and Aeolia Drive in the City of Auburn this morning. | CAL FIRE NEU
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Tesla Semi fire closes I-80 for hours, releases toxic fumes in Placer County
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CAL FIRE/ Placer County Fire Department Fire Fighters have stopped the forward progress of a vegetation fire, approximately 1 acre, off Lonestar Road and Highway 49 in Placer County.  The structure threat has been mitigated, no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Assisted by the Placer County Sheriff’s office. | CAL FIRE NEU
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Cal Fire: Arson was cause of Bridge Fire in Placer County
Sep 21, 2021
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire with extension to the vegetation on East Catlett Road and South Brewer Road in Placer County. Firefighters kept the vegetation fire to a 10x10 foot area. No injuries reported. | CAL FIRE NEU
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Update on the Bridge Fire in Placer County from CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief and Placer County Fire Chief Brian Estes. 300 acres 5% contained. | CAL FIRE NEU
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[Caldor fire update Sept 1, 6am] The Placer County Sheriff’s Office continues to have personnel monitoring the Caldor fire from base camp in Placerville. Please take a minute to watch the video below. More updates to follow later today. #caldorfire | Placer County Sheriff's Office
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Our historically wet winter and mild summer fire season has allowed CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire to direct resources on prescribed burns and fuel reduction efforts in high-risk areas this fall. Check out the following video for the fire chief's seasonal update. Also of note, the burn suspension has been lifted. Residents can learn more about burning their yard waste by visiting www.placerair.org/BurnDay or calling 530 889-6868. | Placer County Government
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department firefighters responded to a fully involved vehicle fire Thursday night. No occupants. Vehicle appeared to be abandoned at East Catlett and S Brewer. | CAL FIRE NEU
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department firefighters responded to the report of a residential fire in a kitchen on Bell Road in Auburn today. Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire. It is important to stay in the kitchen while cooking to prevent such fires. Thank you Placer County Sheriff’s office, City of Auburn Fire Department, and AMR for assisting. | CAL FIRE NEU
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This week, the CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department hosted the first quarterly training for the Western Placer County Fire agencies. The training consisted of technical rope rescue skills that incorporated a variety of scenarios. The CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department's Technical Rescue Team facilitated this training for our agencies to increase their proficiency and continue building our relationships with our cooperators. | CAL FIRE NEU
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department responded to a solo vehicle accident in the area of eastbound interstate 80 near Blue Canyon. Crews arrived to find the vehicle 100 feet over the embankment, on fire that had spread to the vegetation, and four occupants sustaining critical to moderate injuries. Firefighters worked to provide patient care while fighting the vehicle and vegetation fires simultaneously. Two occupants were transported by helicopter to UC Davis and the other two occupants were t
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department firefighters responded to a call of lines down at Bell Road and Hubbard. As seen in the video, the lines are energized, emitting sparks and even with recent rains, burning the vegetation. If you see down lines, call and report, but do not touch or attempt to cross. | CAL FIRE NEU
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Evacuation orders in effect as fire burns in Placer County
Jul 19, 2024
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Friday Afternoon, CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department, along with Auburn City and Placer Hills Fire Departments, were dispatched to a residential structure fire with a threat to the vegetation in the Christian Valley area. Firefighters arrived and aggressively knocked down the structure fire and contained multiple spot fires in the vegetation. CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department and the Placer County Sheriff's Office were in Unified Command during the incident to ensure the community of Ch
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On Monday, I joined CAL FIRE and the Placer County Fire Department for a demonstration of BurnBot, an emerging technology that uses robotic burn units and remote-controlled masticators to safely reduce wildfire fuels. BurnBot’s system precisely burns vegetation while wetting the ground immediately afterward to prevent flare-ups and protect soil health. The equipment is designed to operate in remote, steep, or hazardous terrain that would challenge traditional crews. This technology allows for a
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Placer County works to prevent wildfires along I-80 amid increased fire risks
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'A real success story': Cal Fire says fuel reduction work limited Placer County fire's spread
Aug 16, 2022
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North Fire: Emergency crews respond to grass fire in Placer County
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Chief Brian Estes officially passed the torch this morning to Chief Jim Hudson, who has more than 27 years of firefighting experience. Estes, who is now officially retired, shared some final thoughts with us. | Placer County Government
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CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire's preparedness level is high and residents are being urged to remain vigilant this fire season. Learn more about the 2024 seasonal outlook from Fire Chief Brian Estes | Placer County Government
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California Wildfires: Mosquito Fire — Placer & El Dorado County Infrastructure impacted by the fir
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River Fire repopulation update!! | Placer County Sheriff's Office
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Catch a unique glimpse into one of the Placer County Fire Department's Technical Rescue Team's trainings. Keeping skills and teamwork sharp is vital to the "All Risk" nature of the PCFD. "All Risk" means the PCFD trains for and responds to a wide spectrum of emergencies including fire, medical, technical rescue, swiftwater rescue, hazmat, and more. The PCFD's Technical Rescue Team and the various other specialized teams in the department serve the unincorporated areas of Placer County and are av
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