YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Fire danger has been consistently “low” over the past several days, and more precipitation is forecast. Seasonal firefighters have started to depart, and Helicopter-551 has been released for the season. With these changes, Yosemite Fire managers have declared the Fire Season over as of November 15, 2024. The end of the fire season has made residential pile burning ...
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PG&E Surveying Power Lines by Helicopter
PG&E Surveying Power Lines by Helicopter in Fresno and Mariposa Counties FRESNO — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is surveying distribution power lines in the Auberry area starting this week, using helicopters equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology. Later this week through next week, patrols will fly over circuits in and around Auberry. Similar flights will begin ...
Read More »Sierra National Forest Fire Update as of June 26, 2022
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — As of Sunday, June 26, the Sierra National Forest has two confirmed new fires, believed to be lightning caused, both of which are located in the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness on the High Sierra Ranger District. The Helms Fire is located approximately two miles north of Courtright Reservoir while the Dusy Fire is located approximately three miles north ...
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