CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit

Monday, May 25, 2026 is a NO BURN DAY in Yuba and Sutter Counties.

While west-southwest winds will start light this morning, gusty winds up 25 to 35 mph will be possible into the afternoon and evening hours. Be sure to plan outdoor activities accordingly today 🍃 #CAwx

Memorial Day is a day of reflection. We honor those who gave their lives in service to this country. Their sacrifice is a permanent reminder of what freedom costs and what courage looks like. We stand with their families, loved ones, and communities. Today and always. #MemorialDay #NeverForgotten

🌲 Saving a forest giant. A section of a 1,500-year-old Giant Sequoia from CAL FIRE's Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest is beginning a new chapter. The tree was lost in the 2020 SQF Complex Fire that burned through the area and was later felled for public safety. The preserved trunk section carries centuries of visible fire scars, making it a remarkable record of California fire history. The section of the tree will be cut into two pieces — one going on display at the new California Natural Resources Agency building in Sacramento and the other at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. Thank you to the researchers, foresters, and crew members who worked to preserve it and see this through. #Sequoia #Forests #Conservation #CALFIRE @MountainHomeDSF @CALFIRETUU

Before a single CAL FIRE aircraft takes flight, our aviation maintenance professionals make it possible. On National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, we recognize the dedicated teams who keep our fleet safe, airworthy, and ready for year-round fire missions. These professionals meet every challenge with zero-fail standards that directly protect lives and California’s natural resources. World-class air response starts with a world-class maintenance team. Thank you. ✈️🔧 #AviationMaintenance #Wildfire #AirOps #ThankYou

🚨 THE FORESTRY TECHNICIAN EXAM FILING PERIOD IS HERE!🚨 📅 Final Application Date: June 10, 2026 Click the link to apply to take the exam on our dashboard, CalCareers: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Ex… #Forestry #JoinCALFIRE #Work4CA #WeAreHiring

Gusty south to west winds combined with dry conditions will result in elevated fire weather conditions across the Sacramento Valley this Memorial Day Weekend. Be sure to practice fire safety this holiday! #CAwx

⚠️ DO NOT PLACE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES IN TRASH OR RECYCLING. Across California, improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries is causing preventable fires. These batteries are in everyday rechargeable devices—phones, laptops, power tools, e-bikes—and when they’re crushed, damaged, or thrown away incorrectly, they can spark a fire. A recent garbage truck fire in Roseville started when a lithium-ion battery was compacted during collection. Incidents like this are a reminder: batteries do NOT belong in curbside bins. ➡️ Protect your home, workers, and community: 🔹 Never put lithium-ion batteries in the trash or recycling cart 🔹 Tape battery terminals before transporting for disposal 🔹 Store damaged or swollen batteries away from anything flammable 🔹 Bring batteries to an approved recycling or household hazardous waste site Rechargeable technology is now standard in everyday life. As these devices become routine, so does the need to handle and dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely. Safe disposal is simple, and it prevents dangerous fires before they start. Read the full story: fox40.com/news/local-new… Learn about proper lithium-ion battery disposal at: www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/eR… #LithiumIon #BatterySafety #FireSafety #CALFIRE

CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department firefighters on scene of a fully involved structure fire on High Sierra Road in Dutch Flat.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Valley and Delta area from 5 AM Saturday to 8 PM Monday for the combination of low humidity and gusty winds. Please review the warning for more details and exercise caution for those with plans over the next several days! #CAwx

G.T.F.O. 🔥 Get. The. Family. Out. When a wildfire strikes, your plan is your lifeline. ✅ Know your evacuation zone ✅ Pack a go bag ✅ Practice your escape plan ✅ Sign up for emergency alerts #ReadyForWildfire #GTFO #WildfirePreparedness

🌲NOW OPEN: Up to $30 million is available through CAL FIRE’s NEW Regional Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Grant Program, funded by the 2024 California Climate Bond (Proposition 4). As CAL FIRE and its partners expand landscape-scale resilience and forest health efforts statewide, the Department is seeking regional collaboratives ready to implement large-scale, multi-benefit projects that improve landscape health, strengthen community resilience, and reduce wildfire risk. Eligible projects include hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed and cultural fire, reforestation, biomass utilization, and workforce development efforts that support long-term resilience. 📅 Concept proposals are due June 30, 2026. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals in phase two. Learn more, see who is eligible to apply, and find workshop information: fire.ca.gov/grants @CalNatResources #Grants #LandscapeHealth

Their sacrifice is never forgotten. Today, we pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the courage and selflessness carried by the men and women who put on a badge and answer the call — knowing the risks and serving anyway. We stand in deep solidarity with law enforcement and our public safety partners across the state. The bravery of those we’ve lost is forever remembered in the hearts of those who continue to serve. #InRemembrance #CaliforniaPeaceOfficersMemorial #NeverForgotten

Don't get caught off guard with construction projects along Hwys 20 or 49. Sign up for weekly updates, today! This week's schedule here, conta.cc/4njezhf. #slowfortheconezone #knowbeforeyougo #quickmap @CaltransHQ @NevadaCountyCA @GrassValleyCA @nevadacityca @CHPgv

Wildfire season doesn't wait. Neither should your voice. Placer County is updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan — and your input shapes what gets prioritized. Take the survey: engage.placer.ca.gov/cwppa #PlacerCounty

🔥 Burn permit season is here. Before you apply or renew, confirm you're in a CAL FIRE jurisdiction — we only issue permits within the State Responsibility Area (SRA). 📍 First, use the SRA lookup map to verify your address. 📝 Then head to the Burn Permit Application to apply or renew. Getting a burn permit is step one, and it is NOT an automatic green light to burn. Before you ignite, confirm burning is allowed in your county, verify it's a permissive burn day, and follow all conditions listed on your permit. Learn more, and apply at: burnpermit.fire.ca.gov #KnowBeforeYouBurn #FireSafety #WildfirePrevention #BurnPermit @CALFIREOSFM

🔥 Some things are too important to keep to yourself. Defensible space and home hardening are the most powerful things you can do to protect your home and everyone around it. It gives you—and your neighborhood—a real fighting chance against wildfire. #WildfirePreparednessWeek #DefensibleSpace #ReadyForWildfire

📣 Every great play starts before game day. Defensible space won’t just save your home. It’s also a championship move. Clearing brush, trimming vegetation, and hardening your home gives you a fighting chance against wildfire. And when you and your neighbors prepare, the whole block wins, because that’s how resilience spreads. Wildfire readiness is a team sport where every cleared gutter, every trimmed shrub, and every action you take puts points on the board. Wildfire Preparedness Week is wrapping up—but preparedness is a year-round effort. Be #ReadyForWildfire and keep going.

We’re ready. The question is… are YOU? Yesterday at Sonoma Air Attack Base, we brought together officials to discuss preparedness, operational partnerships, and a coordinated approach to wildfire response across the region. This is what collaboration looks like on the ground — and in the air. Readiness works best when it goes both ways. The work doesn’t stop when Wildfire Preparedness Week ends. ➡ ReadyForWildfire.org #WildfirePreparednessWeek #Sonoma #ReadyForWildfire #AirAttack #WildfireSafety @CALFIRELNU @Cal_OES @CHP_HQ @CAConservCorps @forestservice

Tomorrow. Be there. Tune in LIVE tomorrow at 10 AM as leaders from across the state come together to talk about the fire year ahead, community resilience, and what it takes to face this, together. 🔴 Watch LIVE on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, or Vimeo — link in bio. #WildfirePreparednessWeek #ReadyForWildfire #CALFIRE