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Drone Sighting Stops Air Operations from Fighting Fire

At at 12:54 PM a Drone sighting near the Georgetown Mobile Retardant Base, law enforcement is in the area now. Drone incursions mean suspending air operations in the area.
High humidity is stopping “Operational Burns” and slowing the Repopulation of Georgetown area.

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Food Bank of El Dorado County Local Farm to Table Project

The Foodbank’s Farm to Table project not only benefits El Dorado Counties at-risk populations but also provides economic opportunities for local farmers and food producers to sell their product to the food bank

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MOSQUITO FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE at 09-14-22 6pm

Latest FIRIS mapping has the fire at 63,427 acres, growth was mostly to the south between French Meadows Road and Blacksmith Flat and the eastern portion of the fire.

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Mom & Pop Chicken Shop Closes in Cameron Park

Mom & Pop Chicken Shop recently closed its Cameron Park location, which was the locally owned eatery’s last remaining site.

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The Food Bank of El Dorado County Quickly Responds to Mosquito Fire Evacuees

“Immediately responded with a truckful of food and beverages including, fruits, vegetables, nonperishables and water for the evacuees. The Food Bank also provided gift/gas cards to the evacuees to help with other essential needs.”

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MOSQUITO FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE at 09/13/22 7:11 PM

“This afternoon, a spot fire jumped the Middle Fork of the American River on the west corner of the fire’s perimeter in the Pond Creek Drainage. Due to the critically dry fuels, steep terrain, and increased ventilation, the spot fire grew rapidly towards the community of Foresthill. Firefighters and resources from around the fire have been diverted to assist with holding this corner of the fire at the contingency lines that have been put in place by crews over the past week below the community. Firefighters and a large aircraft contingency, including both fixed and rotor wing aircraft, have been engaging in active structure defense, defensive firing operations, and working to hold the advancing spot fire at control lines and protect the surrounding communities.”

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MOSQUITO FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE – 16% Containment

Containment lines on the southern perimeter of the fire along Volcanoville Road continue to hold and firefighters are strengthening remaining control lines in that area to increase containment. One of today’s top priorities was completing strategic firing operations to assist in locking in the southwest corner of the fire near Buckeye Point.