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The AFS team is conducting a prescribed burn in the area of I-80 and Cape Horn, NE of Colfax. Smoke will be visible from both sides of the ridge, including the I-80 corridor. #wildfire #cawildfire #rxfire #prescribedfire #placercounty
The AFS team is conducting a prescribed burn today (4/27) in the area of Ross Ct and Gayle Ln, in Auburn. Smoke may be visible from Christian Valley Rd and the surrounding areas. moregoodfire.com/prescribedb… for more info. #wildfire #cawildfire #rxfire #prescribedfire #placercounty
Significant winter weather is expected to impact the area beginning tonight (12/9) and continuing through Sunday (12/11). AFS will have saw crews on standby throughout the weather event, as well as our generator rental program. Contact us 24/7 via moregoodfire.com/emergency
⚠️ Dangerous to near impossible mountain travel is expected tonight-Sunday night ⚠️
Here is a look at the updated snow cross sections. #CAwx
❄️: weather.gov/sto
⛓️: quickmap.dot.ca.gov
ALT Graphic shows snowfall forecast over a range of elevations along Interstate 5 from Redding to Yreka. Amounts range from generally a trace to 3 inches down to 2,000 feet AND up to 2 feet above 3,000 feet.
ALT Graphic shows snowfall forecast over a range of elevations along Interstate 80 from Auburn to Floriston over Donner Summit. Amounts range from generally a 6 to 8 inches down to 3,500 feet, and 4 to 6 feet above 5000 feet.
ALT Graphic shows snowfall forecast over a range of elevations along Highway 50 from Folsom to Lake Tahoe over Echo Summit. Amounts range from generally a trace to 8 inches down to 3,000 feet, up to 1 foot to 4,000 feet, and 2 to 4 feet above 5,000 feet.
ALT Graphic shows snowfall forecast over a range of elevations along Highway 70 from Oroville to Portola. Amounts range from generally a trace to 4 inches down to 2,000 feet, 8 to 12 inches to 3,500 feet, and 1 to 2 feet above 4,000 feet.
AFS Engine 01 was first on scene to a vegetation fire today, in the area of Hwy 49 and Smith Rd near Grass Valley. With the help of a few bystanders, our engine crew was able to contain the fire to a 50x50 spot before local fire department resources arrived.
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AFS Engine 01 is currently assigned to the #MosquitoFire in #Foresthill, providing structure protection. Video taken from Church St, looking S to the canyon. Fire estimated to reach Church St structures in next 30 minutes. Multiple strike teams staged. #wildfire #cawildfires
AFS has clear, biodegradable fire retardant ready to deploy to the #MosquitoFire in #Foresthill. This is a precision-applied product for all wood and natural vegetation, requiring no cleanup, and is safe around pets. Contact us to arrange application. #wildfire #cawildfire
We used this product with incredible success during the 2021 #CaldorFire. With 3 homes in Pollock Pines, and 6 cabins in Christmas Valley, all of our structures survived completely undamaged. Our own testing has shown this product to provide a 90% decrease in flame intensity.
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We're at Earth Fest Nevada City!
Swing by the Organilock Bio-char trailer to learn about bio-char and good fire. #CAfire #wildfires #wildfire #nevadacounty
The AFS team is continuing burning operations in the Penn Valley area today. Smoke may be visible from Lake Wildwood and parts of Hwy 20. For more info on our prescribed burning program, visit moregoodfire.com/prescribedb… #cawildfires #wildfire #Wildfires #nevadacounty
The AFS team will be conducting a prescribed burn today in the area of Pleasant Valley Rd and Gold Country Dr, in Penn Valley. Smoke may be visible from Lake Wildwood, and parts of Hwy 20. For more info visit moregoodfire.com/prescribedb… #cawildfire #wildfire #wildfires #nevadacounty
AFS Engine 01 responded to a vegetation fire in Penn Valley today at 13233 Country Heights Dr. Our resources arrived second on scene, and assisted Penn Valley and Grass Valley FD in making a successful stop at less than 1/4 acre. #cawildfire #wildfires
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ALTA SIERRA RESIDENTS: We will be offering a 20% discount on our storm cleanup services to all A.S. residents, now through Jan 31, to assist with non-emergency cleanup in the community. Please contact us via our website at: moregoodfire.com/contact #GRASSVALLEY #nevadacounty
Emergency egress and evacuation route clearing will be prioritized, while all other work will be on a first-come first-served basis. As always, estimates will be free of charge. Please feel free to retweet. Emergency requests should be sent via: moregoodfire.com/emergency
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Had to double check the clearance on this one! Our Type 7 has been busy getting into all the places that larger emergency vehicles can't fit, to keep our clients safe. We have resources available 24/7 including saw teams and portable generators. moregoodfire.com/emergency
The AFS crew will be conducting a prescribed burn today in the area of Pleasant Valley Rd and Gold Country Dr, in Penn Valley. Smoke may be visible from parts of Hwy 20. For more info about our Rx fire services, visit moregoodfire.com/prescribedb…
#nevadacounty #wildfire
High winds and significant rain are coming to our region beginning Sat (10/23) and continuing through Tues (10/26). Flooding, mudslides, and downed trees are possible in our region. Be prepared for interruptions to public utilities and closed roads. #PlacerCounty #NevadaCounty
Periods of heavy rainfall are possible late Saturday into Tuesday, with 2-5" in the Valley and 3-10" in the foothills and mountains. This could bring the potential for roadway and small stream flooding as well as ash & debris flows on recent burn scars. #CAwx
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AFS will have resources available throughout this weather system including all-condition saw crews, and our generator rental & delivery service. We can be contacted 24/7 by following the instructions on our website here: moregoodfire.com/emergency - Please feel free to retweet! -
Residents of #PlacerCounty and #NevadaCounty should be prepared for possible new fires during this weather event. Conditions will be similar to those during last year's Jones Fire. AFS will have personnel and retardant on standby 24/7 through the event. moregoodfire.com/emergency
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for portions of NorCal. A chance of scattered t-storms could produce lightning and gusty winds. This may lead to critical fire weather conditions. #CAwx
AFS Engine 01 was committed to the #CaldorFire in the #ChristmasValley area of #SouthLakeTahoe during the fire's jump across Hwy 89 on Aug 30. Our crew contained 10 spot fires in the valley overnight, and patrolled roughly 100 homes surrounding those of our several clients.
AFS recommends that all #Tahoe residents begin evacuations as soon as possible. Due to multiple factors - #CaldorFire growth Sunday, incoming weather, fuel moisture levels - we believe South Shore may be impacted in the next 24-48 hours. Leave while roads are calm and safe.
If conditions present as expected, we are anticipating mandatory evacuation orders for South Shore within 24 hours. #CaldorFire has potential for critical spread if it reaches the #TahoeBasin, and evac routes may become strained with traffic.
AFS Engine 01 was committed overnight again on the #CaldorFire in #ElDoradoCounty. Our crew continued to assess residential structures, provide rapid defensible space, and apply Flame Seal season-long retardant to exposed wood surfaces and surrounding vegetation.
We work directly with homeowners. Any and all property owners are welcome to request a quote for our services through our website at moregoodfire.com/emergency
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#CaldorFire #ElDoradoCounty
AFS Engine 01 spent the night committed to the #CaldorFire in #ElDoradoCounty. Our engine crew worked to assess several structures, improve their defensible space, and apply Flame Seal long term clear retardant to the structures and their surroundings. moregoodfire.com/emergency
We have worked with our partners at Flame Seal to move a shipment of their season-long clear retardant to our area, and have several home's worth not yet reserved. To request a quote for service, use our "Emergency" contact form linked above. #CaldorFire #ElDoradoCounty
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