Placer Hills Fire Protection District

09/11/2026

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Today, we join our community and our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives that day, including the 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, and other first responders who answered the call without hesitation.

Their courage, selflessness, and sacrifice remain an enduring example of what it means to serve others, even in the face of unimaginable danger.

We also remember the families who lost loved ones, those who survived, and the countless responders who have continued to suffer from illnesses related to their service at Ground Zero and the other attack sites.

May we never forget those we lost, the bravery demonstrated that day, or the unity that followed.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸🚒

09/06/2026

Today at approximately 12:00 p.m., Placer Hills Fire responded to a hazardous materials incident reported at the intersection of Highway 193 and Gold Hill Road. A Battalion Chief and engine were initially assigned to the incident. Firefighters located the hazardous materials and established an isolation zone to protect public safety.
Additional resources were requested, including CAL FIRE NEU, Roseville Fire Department, Placer County Sheriff’s Office, CHP – Auburn, and AMR ambulance. Placer Hills Fire has entered into unified command with CHP, and responders remain on scene mitigating the incident.

There are no reports of injuries to civilians or responders, and there are no evacuation orders in place.

The roadway will remain closed for an extended period. There is currently no estimated reopening time, and motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.

CAL FIRE NEU
Roseville Fire Department
Placer County Sheriff's Office
CHP - Auburn

08/12/2026

Placer Hills Fire responded along with CAL FIRE NEU and mutual aid resources to a residential structure fire with threat to the vegetation on Van Riper Lane in Newcastle today at 6:46pm.

Firefighters contained the fire in approximately 30 minutes. The fire was contained to less than 1/8 of an acre of vegetation and a metal outbuilding thanks to a coordinated attack by firefighters. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No firefighter or civilian injuries are reported.

Mutual Aid was provided by:
South Placer Fire District
Auburn City Fire Department
Penryn Fire Protection District

07/05/2026

Red, white, and 250 years strong! Happy Independence Day from your Placer Hills Fire family. Wishing you and yours a safe, proud, and unforgettable celebration!

Reminder, all fireworks are illegal in unincorporated Placer County!

07/02/2026

A New Chapter for Fire Protection in Western Placer County

Effective July 1, 2026, the Newcastle Fire Protection District has officially joined the Placer Hills Fire Protection District through a LAFCo-approved reorganization.

This milestone strengthens fire and emergency medical services for our communities while preserving our longstanding commitment to public safety. With the addition of Advanced Life Support (ALS) staffing at Station 41, residents in the Newcastle area now have faster access to advanced emergency medical care.

Please take a moment to read the attached press release to learn more about this exciting step forward for our district, our firefighters, and the communities we proudly serve.

06/20/2026

Update at 11:55 a.m.:
Power has been restored to most customers

⚠️ 𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲
A large power outage is currently affecting more than 47,000 customers across Placer County.

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is receiving reports of numerous traffic signals that are out due to the outage. We are also responding to an increased number of alarm calls triggered by the loss of power.

If you encounter a dark or non-functioning traffic signal, treat it as a four-way stop and use extra caution. Please be patient with one another and allow extra travel time as crews work to address the outage.

Our deputies are actively monitoring the situation, and we will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

06/19/2026

Buzz, a dog previously rescued through adoption, needed rescuing once again! He slipped into the canal off Barrister Drive in Meadow Vista. He swam to a ledge and held on until Engine 84 arrived and pulled him to safety. He’s now happy, healthy, and back home.

03/11/2026

Placer Hills Fire along with mutual aid resources are on scene of a residential structure fire on Coyote Mountain Dr. in the community of Weimar. On scene resources have reported knock down on the fire and resources will remain in the area extinguishing hot spots and completing salvage and overhaul of the structure. No civilian or firefighter injuries are reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

02/14/2026

Visit www.placerhillsfire.org or https://www.calopps.org/placer-hills-fire-protection-district/job-20708320 for additional information.

02/14/2026