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El Dorado County officials urge safe burning practices after multiple vegetation fires in May
EL DORADO COUNTY — El Dorado County fire officials want to remind you of safe burning methods as several vegetation fires have popped up this past month.Cal Fire's Amador-El Dorado Unit said its crews have responded to more than 20 vegetation fires since the beginning of May, some of which were caused by escape debris burns.Lucas Shepherd, a prevention specialist for the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, said we are currently in burn season, meaning you can obtain a permit online to do so legally."You have 10 feet of clearance all the way around your pile down to bare...
Mosquito Ridge Road reopens after major repairs due to Mosquito Fire
(FOX40.COM) — Just under two years following the devastating Mosquito Fire in 2022, the Tahoe National Forest is planning to reopen Mosquito Ridge Road on Thursday after a major re-engineering of the roadway. The Mosquito Fire burned more than 70,000 acres in both Placer and El Dorado counties from Sep. 6, 2022, to Oct. 22, […]
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