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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Placer County Grand Jury • 2010-2011

The 49 Fire – The Perfect Storm

7 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings

F1 Page 91
The cause of the fire was ruled as arson.
No recommendations for this finding
F2 Page 91
The weather, topographical, and vegetation conditions at the time of the fire were so great that a faster response or additional resources would not have prevented the rapid fire spread and the subsequent losses.
No recommendations for this finding
F3 Page 91
No significant dispatch and response issues were uncovered that would have had a material effect on the outcome of the fire.
No recommendations for this finding
F4 Page 91
Cal Fire and the Placer County Sheriff’s Department have refined response plans and are implementing new technological solutions.
No recommendations for this finding
F5 Page 91
Cal Fire’s arson investigation remains active with the Placer County District Attorney serving in an advisory role.
No recommendations for this finding