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Fire and sheriff officials report increased summer activity, a wildfire response and rescued hikers
Summary
South Placer Fire reported higher call volumes and 21 fires in June; the Placer County Sheriff detailed a wildfire response (Royal/Bridal Fire), noting about 215 acres and 15% containment and that helicopter teams located 13 hikers who were later found safe.
South Placer Fire and the Placer County Sheriff briefed the Loomis Town Council on recent public‑safety activity Tuesday, reporting higher than usual call volumes and an active wildfire response that required search and rescue.
Deputy Chief Matt Feeley said the district recorded 388 calls in June across the service area, with roughly one‑quarter originating from Loomis Station 18. He said the district responded to 21 fires in June (11 vegetation fires, three vehicle fires and two trash fires) and recently hired five new full‑time firefighter paramedics who completed a four‑week training academy.
A Placer County Sheriff representative provided incident statistics for June — 246 incidents with 26 reports taken and 48 traffic stops — and outlined the department’s role supporting wildfire responses. The sheriff’s office described an active wildfire (referred to in meeting materials as the Bridal or Royal Fire) reported at about 215 acres with containment near 15% as of 5 p.m., and said unified command is in place.
The sheriff’s office credited aerial teams with locating a group of 13 hikers (ages 16–20) who were found and assisted by search and rescue crews. The presentation included video footage illustrating the response. Officials urged residents to exercise fire safety amid hot, dry conditions and warned that illegal fireworks increase risk and strain response capacity.
What’s next: fire and sheriff officials encouraged public vigilance; staff noted upcoming public outreach events (Station 18 open house and National Night Out) and asked residents to report suspicious activity and dead corvids for West Nile monitoring.
Sources: Deputy Chief Matt Feeley and the Placer County Sheriff (presentation and Q&A).
