Although much less acreage has been scorched this wildfire season in the Nevada County area, we’re just getting into the most dangerous time. The Cal Fire Public Information Officer for the Nevada-Yuba-Placer unit, John Hotchkiss, says the wet winter may have shortened the season a bit. But he says it also created more fuel, compared to September of a year ago…

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Hotchkiss says dry, north winds are also often stronger this time of year. But he says staffing and supplies have, so far, been very good in minimizing major blazes….

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Hotchkiss says areas of concern are always steep, canyon terrain, including the Yuba River canyon, a problem spot all season. He also stresses that property owners continue to be agressive in maintaining defensible space. He says several contiguous properties with good, defensible space can create very effective fuel breaks.