California pre-deploys resources in Plumas, Nevada, and Sierra counties ahead of critical fire weather conditions

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today approved the prepositioning of firefighting resources in Plumas, Nevada, and Sierra counties in response to critical fire weather conditions forecasted to impact the area starting Wednesday, July 30, through Thursday, July 31, 2025.

“This proactive approach has proven to be a critical component of California’s wildfire response strategy, reducing response times and containing fires before they escalate. Residents should be prepared and listen to local authorities.”

Governor Gavin Newsom

A total of 14 fire engines, four water tenders, and two dispatchers are prepositioned in Nevada, Sierra, and Plumas counties. These efforts ensure that resources are ready to respond quickly, minimizing the potential impact of new fires.

Today’s announcement follows the recent prepositioning of resources in Nevada, Plumas and Sierra counties from July 23 to July 25 as well as Plumas and Sierra counties from July 20 to July 22.

Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant during this heightened fire weather period. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds the public to:

• Prepare a wildfire action plan, including planning evacuation routes and packing a go-bag ready with essentials.
• Sign up for local emergency alerts to stay informed about changing conditions.

For more information on fire safety and preparedness, visit News.CalOES.ca.gov and Ready.ca.gov.