OPINION: Prepare Now for Wildfires

The risk of wildfires is nothing new to Californians and Auburn residents. Drought or no drought;the truth is California’s Mediterranean climate lends itself perfectly to wildfires. They are a natural part of our ecosystem. There is no doubt that the rain this winter has been great, but don’t let it fool you, the risk for wildfires is still high.

While the fire-prone American River Canyon this summer will be filled with fuel for a major wildfire, almost all of Placer County, and especially the Auburn area, is at risk for wildfires.