The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has approved the prepositioning of firefighting resources in Sierra and Plumas County in response to critical fire weather conditions forecasted to impact Northern California through Saturday, July 5, 2025.
A total of 8 local government fire engines, 4 water tenders and 1 dispatcher are prepositioned in both Sierra and Plumas County. These efforts ensure that both ground and air resources are ready to respond quickly, minimizing the potential impact of new fires. This proactive approach has proven to be a critical component of California’s wildfire response strategy, reducing response times and containing fires before they escalate into major incidents.
Residents are urged to stay vigilant during this heightened fire weather period. Cal OES reminds the public to:
Prepare a wildfire action plan, including planning evacuation routes and packing a go-bag ready with essentials.
Sign up for local emergency alerts to stay informed about changing conditions.
For more information on fire safety and preparedness, visit News.CalOES.ca.gov and Ready.ca.gov.