(FOX40.COM) — Thunderstorms have produced thousands of lightning strikes in California since Sunday, resulting in some fires. FOX40 spoke with Cal Fire Unit Chief Brian Estes on Monday afternoon in ...

Auburn, CA – Fire Chief Brian Estes of the Nevada Yuba Placer Unit and Placer County Fire Department will retire at the end of 2025, concluding a distinguished 35-year career with CAL FIRE. Chief ...

(FOX40.COM) — The Cal Fire Nevada Yuba Placer Unit and the Placer County Fire Department Fire Chief Brian Estes have announced his retirement at the end of the year after 35 years of service. Chief ...

Chief Brian Estes reflects on his 35 years with CAL FIRE and everything he's learned. He also shares what he looks forward to in his time post-fire service. The number one name in big-wheeled thrills ...

Effective Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 8 a.m. residential burn permits in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties may no longer be required. CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief Brian Estes ...