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Under Sheriff reports Lightning Complex response; says no homes or lives lost in Calaveras County
Summary
Under Sheriff Chris Villegas told the Chamber that a Lightning Complex of 21 fires burned nearly 15,000 acres across the tri‑county area; he credited unified command and mutual aid for preventing structure and life loss in Calaveras County and reviewed staffing, equipment purchases and cold‑case work.
Under Sheriff Chris Villegas updated the Calaveras County Chamber on Sept. 11 about the county response to the recent Lightning Complex, staffing changes and equipment acquisitions.
Villegas said the Lightning Complex consisted of 21 fires across the tri‑county area and burned nearly 15,000 acres; deputies, volunteers and mutual‑aid partners were deployed, and evacuations were ordered early in the incident. "Due to quick decisions and a unified command, I'm happy to say we did not lose any residences, businesses, and…
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