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Napa County Fire Chief Updates Supervisors On Fire Season, Prevention
Although it's been a "fairly mild fire season," the fire chief expects to remain in fire season until December.

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Although it's been a "fairly mild fire season," the fire chief expects to remain in fire season until December.

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