As Rain Quiets Activity on the Mosquito Fire, Water Managers in Placer County Prepare for Years of Water Quality Challenges

This week’s rain has been a welcome sight for those dealing with the impacts of the Mosquito Fire. The early season moisture has helped to significantly dampen fire activity over the last several days. Estimates and measurements show that anywhere from 1 to 2.5 inches of rain has fallen over the burn region since Sunday morning.