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Officials report quick response to 'Silver Fire'; 1,600 acres burned, no injuries or structures lost (as reported)
Summary
County staff and supervisors thanked firefighters for the Silver Fire response; officials reported about 1,600 acres burned, no injuries and no structures lost and said federal and congressional offices checked in on resources. County staff also noted personnel transitions and upcoming adjustments to emergency-response workflows.
County staff and supervisors reported on the Silver Fire during the April 8 meeting and thanked firefighters and mutual-aid partners for a rapid response that, as supervisors reported, burned approximately 1,600 acres with no injuries and no structures lost.
Darcy said the event highlighted places to refine emergency-response workflows and noted the county is working on a transition plan as emergency-management staff member Mikaela Torres leaves for another job opportunity. Supervisors also said staff from the White House intergovernmental office, Congressman John Kiley's office and Senator Adam Schiff's office reached out to ensure the county had needed resources.
Officials emphasized continued training and follow-up to integrate lessons learned from Silver Fire into local emergency plans. No formal board action was taken on these reports; they were provided as informational updates.
