Colfax Wastewater Treatment Plant Scheduled for Prescribed Burn on June 17-18, 2026

CAL FIRE and the Placer County Fire Department will conduct a prescribed burn at the Colfax Wastewater Treatment Plant, starting June 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM, concluding by 3:00 PM each day. The operation aims to clear 23 acres of underbrush and convert it to native vegetation.

Smoke will be observable in Colfax and surrounding areas. Firefighting resources will remain on-site until the fire is fully extinguished, with ongoing checks for several days post-burn. This initiative supports both environmental management and firefighter training.