It has been nearly 24 hours since the River Fire broke out at the Bear River Campground in Colfax. Our firefighters have been working around the clock to battle this blaze. This is what it looks like behind the fire lines.
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- County officials are advising residents to be wary of people price gouging during the storm emergency. Residents in Lake Tahoe are reporting quotes of up to $20,000 to remove snow from roofs. This is unlawful. Contact the Attorney General's Office online or call 800-952-5225.
- Here's your look at yesterday's heroic effort to defend #Foresthill. The main fire front was held and structure protection efforts prevented the loss of many imperiled properties. #MosquitoFire #PlacerCounty #ThankyYouFirstResponders #Gratitude #PlacerStrong
00:00 - #PlacerCounty fairgrounds now evacuation center for #orovilledam incident - no beds or blankets yet, but in the works. #castorm #caflood
- UPDATE: Today, large boulders that had fallen onto Old Foresthill Road near Mammoth Bar were blasted into small pieces for cleanup. The road remains closed while our Roads Division continues cleanup and repairs into next week.
00:00 - #MOSQUITOFIRE NEW EVACUATED ANIMAL INTAKES now accepted at the #Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds. Here's a video recap of yesterday's move & look at facilities. Large 🐴 & small 🐶 animals: 🎪Gold Country Fairgrounds, 209 Fairgate Rd, Auburn (Enter via Gate 3 on Pleasant Ave.)
00:00 - We're set for donations tonight at #PlacerCounty Fairgrounds #OrovilleDam evac shelter. Thank you SO much to all who pitched in!
- We want to give a shout-out to the first responders who made quick work of the vegetation fire on Auburn Folsom Road. Thank you @CALFIRENEU, @FireAuburn, @AuburnPoliceCA, @PlacerSheriff and @exploreauburnca Public Works. We appreciate all of your efforts!!
00:00 - Although our #PlacerCounty Animal Services Center has reached capacity & is no longer accepting new intakes, we are currently caring for nearly 190 evacuated pets from the #MosquitoFire. Our dedicated team of staff/volunteers are providing the best care possible for these pets ❤️
00:00 - CAL FIRE made quick work of another vegetation fire that broke out in Robbers Ravine this afternoon near Colfax. Thank you to all our first responders for their excellent coordinated response!
00:00 - Regardless of how #COVID19 spreads, #PlacerCounty will not order the closure of grocery stores or pharmacies. Buy what you need to provide for your family for up to 2 weeks for general preparedness. But there’s no need to stock up for any more than that. placer.ca.gov/coronavirus
- The historic #PlacerCounty courthouse lights up blue and yellow in support of #Ukraine. Placer County joins agencies across the world in standing with Ukraine. 💙 💛
- This Valentine’s Day, we have a new look that you’re gonna love 💕 Share your thoughts today on social about our new website and your comment could be featured in a promo video. Visit filmplacertahoe.com & comment below ⬇️
00:00 - Special thanks to all of the crews out there for taking care of our roads, clearing debris and keeping Placer County moving! 👏👏👏 #PlacerCounty #ThankYou
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