"Sand" Fire Update and Dense Smoke Advisory for Placerville. No Imminent Fire Threat at This Time. 
The Placerville Police Department would like to advise city residents that although smoke can be seen throughout the city; the smoke is being blown from several miles away from the South County area. Currently, the Sand Fire is burning East of Highway 49, 5 miles North of Plymouth. The Summerset/Mount Aukum area is most impacted by the the fire at this time. The City of Placerville is not imminently impacted by fire risk at this time. However, the city is serving as a logistical staging area to assist with support needs of the emergency response. Thus, you will see an increased presence in first responders throughout the city.
The Placerville Police Department has increased to maximum deployment to assist with public safety needs of the community. Citizens wanting information about the fire can call the Fire Information Line at 530-647-5218 or check:
http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info?incident_id=1008
Please keep the 911 line open for emergency service requests. Media inquiries regarding the fire are being referred to the County Office of Emergency Services.
Address/Location
Placerville Police Department
730 Main St
Placerville, CA 95667
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 530-642-5210
