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CBS News
21-05-2025
- Climate
- 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
16-05-2025
- CBS News
Man found dead in front of auto parts store in Placerville
PLACERVILLE — There were no signs of foul play when a man was found dead in front of a Placerville business, police said Thursday. An employee at NAPA Auto Parts in the Discovery Plaza shopping center at Placerville and Ray Lawyer drives made the discovery around 11 a.m. Though police say there were no signs of foul play, a cause of death has not been determined. The man's name has not been released. Placerville said the next of kin has not been notified. Placerville police said the investigation remains active.
CBS News
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Vintage fire engine to be towed to Placerville fire station
Old firetruck being towed to Placerville Old firetruck being towed to Placerville Old firetruck being towed to Placerville EL DORADO COUNTY – A vintage fire engine will be going on one more assignment. The fire truck, a GMC 630, dates back to the 1950s. It was once used by the former California Disaster Office Fire and Rescue Division, and still bears that livery. Wednesday morning, the vintage truck will be towed to the Mosquito Fire Protection District's Station 75 in Placerville. With the truck being still in pretty good shape, expect to be an ambassador for the fire department.
