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Yahoo
3 days ago
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‘Stay in the shade': El Dorado County Fire Protection advises against hiking on remote trails
( — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Sacramento Valley into El Dorado County starting Friday late morning and lasting until Saturday night. The El Dorado County Fire Protection District stated that they are advising people not to try their new hiking shoes on a remote trail. Defense Intelligence Agency IT Specialist arrested for allegedly sharing classified information EDCFPD said, 'Stay in the shade or inside of you are sensitive to the heat. Drink plenty of water or hydrating fluids.' According to FOX40 Chief Meteorologist Adam Epstein, the temperature will be in the high 99s to 107 with warm lows in the 60s and 70s. On Sunday, we can expect to see a cool down with temperatures being at the 80s. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
24-05-2025
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Man apprehended after walking away from El Dorado County conservation camp, CDCR says
GEORGETOWN – A man serving a 12-year sentence was apprehended after walking away from a conservation camp in El Dorado County late Friday night, authorities said on Saturday. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said 24-year-old Dion Harvey was discovered missing from his bunk at Growlersburg Conservation Camp around 11:30 p.m. on Friday. After searching the fire camp buildings and grounds, local law enforcement was notified to help look for Harvey. By 5:45 a.m. Saturday, Harvey was located near the camp grounds and taken into custody. He was taken to the Sierra Conservation Center and escape charges will be considered by the El Dorado County District Attorney, the CDCR said. Harvey was received from San Bernardino County on April 10, 2023, after he was sentenced to 12 years for second-degree robbery with an enhancement for use of a firearm.
CBS News
21-05-2025
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- CBS News
Forward spread of vegetation fire north of Placerville stopped, evacuation order reduced
EL DORADO COUNTY – A vegetation fire forced officials to issue a brief evacuation order and warning on Wednesday afternoon in El Dorado County. Cal Fire said the Mobile Fire was burning off Georgetown Road near the community of Kelsey, located about seven miles north of Placerville. Crews said the fire was at most five acres before the forward progress was stopped around 1:45 p.m. The evacuation order for White Cloud Road was then reduced to a warning, while the warning in the nearby area was lifted. Fire crews will remain at the scene to strengthen containment lines and mop up the fire through the afternoon hours. What caused the fire is unknown at this time.
CBS News
19-05-2025
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- CBS News
Evacuation drill, seminar prepare El Dorado Hills community for peak fire season
EL DORADO HILLS - In El Dorado Hills, an evacuation drill was conducted to get everyone up to speed as red flag conditions were at the top of everyone's minds. The wind this past week and the heat picking up bring this high on the priority list. El Dorado County first responders went door to door for an evacuation drill. People who live here are preparing for the real thing. "I think in general these last few years we've had in California, that's jolted me," said homeowner Curtis Lee. Lee was one of several homeowners who came out to an evacuation town hall, including a seminar on safety to get people prepared for the worst. "I moved into the area a couple of years ago from Folsom, so I'm aware of the fire hazards here," he said. "My property has a lot of acreage to it, so it's nice to know what they're providing for us in terms of literature and help." "In a real evacuation, we would be doing that. Going door to door, making sure that people are aware," said Sgt. Kyle Parker with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office. He said drills and seminars like these are necessary. "It's very important that people understand and know how we're going to contact them so we can contact them as soon as possible," Parker said. Lee said it's helped him already. "I have a good plan now, and go back and take care of the property and have a defensible space," he said. "One of them being pets. We have pets, and although we have a grab bag for them, they said to have a picture of your pets, that helped strengthen our grab bag for them." "It's a matter of when. We will have numerous fires this fire season, along with all the counties," Parker said. Officials want to remind you that if you're ever in an evacuation warning area, get things in order. Medication, important papers, and pets, because if it turns into an order, you never know how long until you come back home.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Cal Fire suspends burning in Northern California counties due to Red Flag Warning
( — Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit has released a list of counties that are suspending burning due to a Red Flag Warning. Cal Fire said that due to the gusty winds, dry vegetation, and a Red Flag Warning, all burning in the state responsibility areas of Amador, El Dorado, Alpine & Sacramento counties have been suspended starting at midnight on Sunday. FAA investigates plane crash leaving two injured near Yuba County Airport Fire authorities said the suspension will last until Monday. Crews will monitor conditions and provide an update on Tuesday. El Dorado County officials said, 'No vegetation burning allowed tomorrow and Monday. High winds & a Red Flag warning pose fire threats. Please heed this.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
