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High Winds Cause Small Fires, Even on Burn Days

Posted: Feb. 23, 2015 12:02 PM PST

It’s been a windy last few days, and because of that, there have been a few small fires…

Listen to Kevin Menet 1

That fire got away and burned over an acre and a half before crews could get a handle on it. Nevada County Consolidated Fire Captain Kevin Menet says those winds just caught people by surprise…

Listen to Kevin Menet 2

Menet says there were several incidents that were keeping them busy…

Listen to Kevin Menet 3

And, Menet says, believe or not, both days were listed as permissible burn days…

Listen to Kevin Menet 4

Today, is *not* a permissible burn day.

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