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Thursday, December 19, 2013

No Seasonal CalFire stations re-opened for high wind fire risk

CalFire issued a press release 12-18-13 concerning the forcasted winds for the area creating an increased fire threat.
According to CalFire PIO Lisa Williams from Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit no seasonal stations will be re-opened for the potential increased fire threat due to the forecasted high winds, yet staff has been preparing for the possibility throughout the week and is "prepared  to respond to any incidents within the unit or throughout the state should the need arise."