County briefing
Sierra County
One screen, about a minute—fire weather, air quality, power safety shutoffs, evacuations, and a single practical habit for the day.
This morning
PG&E has posted PSPS event files (official).
Source: NWS, CAL FIRE, AirNow, PG&E PSPS, evacuation signals·Updated: May 12, 5:52 PM PDT · live briefing (partial: CAL FIRE incidents)
Fire weather
No Fire Weather Watch or Red Flag Warning.
NWS did not list an active fire-weather headline for this point. Conditions can change—check weather.gov/alerts.
Today’s temperatures
- Morning
- 80°F
- Noon
- 80°F
- Night
- 65°F
| Winds | 15 mph |
|---|---|
| Relative humidity | 20% |
| High temperature | 82°F |
| Outlook | Partly Cloudy |
Avoid outdoor burning when it is dry or windy. Keep a go-bag where you can grab it quickly.
Source: National Weather Service·Updated: May 12, 2026, 5:52 PM PDT
Fires near you
Named incidents in range
Active incident listings from CAL FIRE are not available for Sierra County in this briefing.
No incidents matched this county in the CAL FIRE active list, or rows lacked coordinates and did not list this county. Check fire.ca.gov for the latest.
Same active-incident list as fire.ca.gov/incidents; on medium and larger screens the wide table matches CAL FIRE-style columns when the feed provides values.
Open CAL FIRE incidentsSource: CAL FIRE·Updated: May 12, 5:52 PM PDT · unavailable
Air quality
AQI snapshot
Good today
Air quality is good for most people.
What this means
Most people can use usual outdoor routines unless smoke is visible.
Source: U.S. EPA AirNow·Updated: May 12, 2026, 5:52 PM PDT
Power shutoffs (PSPS)
PG&E has posted PSPS event files (official).
Details from your utility, summarized.
PG&E published PSPS event files (maps/GIS) for announced shutoff areas. This briefing does not translate those polygons to your address or county yet. Use PG&E’s address lookup (https://pge.com/addresslookup) or outage map (https://pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map/) for the most accurate status. Event files page: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/pg-e-partners/psps-events. Files: https://www.pge.com/tariffs/assets/pdf/tariffbook/ELEC_MAPS_Service%20Area%20Map.pdf
Next 48 hours: PSPS conditions can change quickly. Use official PG&E updates and the address lookup for your exact location.
Source: PG&E·Updated: May 12, 2026, 5:52 PM PDT
County Fire Safe Council
Local contacts
Fire Safe Council coordinators and resources for Sierra County.
People, phones, and URLs still change — always open the organization's own site (or official .gov program page) before relying on a name or number for anything important. Do not use this card for evacuations; use official county alert channels.
Authoritative directories
State Firewise liaison (CAL FIRE): shane.vargas@fire.ca.gov
Previously listed as "no contact." This row was re-checked and updated — still confirm details on the organization's site.
Sierra County Fire Safe Council
County had been mis-listed as “no contact.” ED may not be publicly named — confirm on org site.
Opens your mail app with this county's name and slug in the subject and body so we know which listing to adjust or re-verify.
Source: Curated Fire Safe Council directory (internal verification pass; each row includes a Last verified date). Rows older than 12 months are hidden until re-verified.·Note: Always use official county emergency channels for evacuations and life-safety notices—not this contact list alone.
Today’s action
A single practical habit
Short, specific, and optional.
Reduce sparks outdoors, check official incident maps, and confirm your go-bag location. Charge devices and check on neighbors who may need help.
Source: The Toast Report·Updated: May 12, 5:52 PM PDT · live briefing (partial: CAL FIRE incidents)
Official channels
County emergency resources
Outbound links for alerts, maps, and agencies. This briefing is not real-time dispatch—verify during an emergency.
- Watch DutyVolunteer-driven incident map and updates.
- CAL FIRE incidentsState incident list and official incident pages.
- National Weather ServiceForecasts and active alerts for this map point.
- Sign up for local alertsOfficial or county-recommended emergency notification signup.
- Sierra fire / rescueLocal fire agency, CAL FIRE unit, or county fire program page.
Sheriff Mike Fisher. Wildland: CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit (NEU) covers Sierra.
Information can change quickly during wildfire events. Use official agencies and trusted real-time tools for evacuation orders and life-safety notices.
Source: Curated county emergency links·Updated: May 12, 5:52 PM PDT · live briefing (partial: CAL FIRE incidents) · Links dataset reviewed 2026-05-12
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Source: The Toast Report·Updated: May 12, 5:52 PM PDT · live briefing (partial: CAL FIRE incidents)