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Thunderstorms are sometimes underestimated as a serious weather threat, but they can be deadly. Strong winds can turn ordinary objects into dangerous projectiles, and lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from a storm. #WeatherReady weather.gov/safety/thunder…

Continued warm temperatures through Saturday, with increasing chances for thunderstorms over the weekend. Temperatures briefly cool early next week, with a return to above normal temps end of next week.

As a weather system gradually approaches interior #NorCal by Monday, rain/mountain snow, thunderstorms, breezy southerly winds, and cooler temperatures are expected Monday-Wednesday. Be sure to plan ahead at weather.gov/sto #CAwx

Please join us in congratulating Chief Mike Boyce on his promotion to Amador-El Dorado Unit's Assistant Chief of the South Division (Amador County) and Pine Grove Conservation Camp. Details here: facebook.com/CALFIREAEU/pos…

We talk about VMPs a lot, but did you know CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit has 24 projects covering more than 38,500 acres? This work happens year-round to reduce fuels, protect communities, and improve forest health. This is prevention in action!

Thank you for your patience Amador, SR-88 is now open

CHP is on scene of a major injury crash on SR-88 between Previtali Road and Dalton Road. SR-88 is currently closed in both directions. The roadway is expected to remain closed for at least one hour, possibly longer, while officers investigate.

Remembering Iwo Jima today in Volcano. Thank you!!

Suspect Arrested on Suspicion of Starting the Tiger Fire in August 2025 Yesterday, CAL FIRE AEU Law Enforcement Officers arrested Jacob Heitz, 37, of Pine Grove, on suspicion of starting the Tiger Fire in Amador County on August 8, 2025. Details below.

Another weather system arrives early to mid week bringing widespread rain chances, moderate mountain snow and isolated thunderstorms. Be sure to plan ahead for the wet weather and view your local forecast at weather.gov #CAwx

This photo marks gratitude & transition. As Chief Mike Blankenheim (R) retires Friday, we thank him for his years of steady leadership, service & commitment to AEU. Pictured with him is Chief David Wood, our new Unit Chief. We look forward to the next chapter. Thank you both!

Go Amador Buffalo's !!

Effective Friday, 10/17, at 8 am, CAL FIRE AEU is lifting the burn permit suspension in the Amador-El Dorado Unit State Responsibility Areas of Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento & San Joaquin counties. Burn permit information: burnpermit.fire.ca.gov. Details below.

Outdoor burning has opened in Sutter Creek and Amador Cities. #firepreventionistheanswer

Reducing fuel along the road in Amador City. #firepreventionistheanswer

Here’s a look at the footprint of the #CoyoteFire, which burned 624 acres. This map shows the fire’s size and shape, highlighting where it spread and the efforts of ground and air resources to contain it.