Winters Police Department

06/18/2026

The Winters Public Safety Facility Lobby will be closed Friday June 19th in observation of the Juneteenth holiday.

If you need to speak to an Officer, please dial our 24 hour non emergency dispatch phone number at 530-795-4561. In an emergency, please dial 911.

If you need to speak to a Firefighter, please dial their 24 hour non emergency dispatch phone number at 530-666-8920. In an emergency, please dial 911.

06/16/2026

🚨 Burn Permit Suspension in North Bay Counties 🚨

Due to increased fire activity, rising temperatures, dry vegetation, and ongoing wildfire risk, CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit has suspended all residential outdoor burn permits within State Responsibility Areas of Colusa, Lake, Marin, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.

📅 Effective: June 15, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Residential outdoor burning of landscape debris, including branches and leaves, is no longer permitted.

Residents are encouraged to:

✅ Maintain 100 feet of defensible space around structures

✅ Remove dead or dying vegetation

✅ Use fire-resistant landscaping when possible

✅ Dispose of yard debris through chipping, green waste, or biomass facilities

As wildfire season intensifies, preparation is key to protecting lives, homes, and communities.

For wildfire preparedness resources, visit: ReadyForWildfire.org

Link to News Release: https://conta.cc/4uBPsZc

06/16/2026

The in Yolo County west of Winters is now 95 percent contained.

It will move to patrol status where firefighters will come off the line, but continue to monitor the fire area until there are three consecutive days where no smoke is observed coming from it.

Fire suppression repair will begin on Monday.

06/15/2026

As July approaches, the Winters Police Department would like to remind residents about the City of Winters' Social Host Ordinance regarding illegal fireworks.

Under the ordinance, homeowners and renters can be held responsible for the use of illegal fireworks at gatherings connected to their residence—even if they are not the person lighting them.

Violations may result in administrative citations and fines of up to $1,000.

To report illegal fireworks, please contact our 24-hour non-emergency dispatch line at (530) 795-4561. When reporting, provide as much detail as possible to help officers respond to the correct location.

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

A Red Flag Warning goes into effect from 11 AM Today through 5 PM Thursday afternoon due to gusty north winds and low humidity. Be sure to plan ahead and take precautions to practice fire safety!

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

We've issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of the Sacramento Valley for Wednesday morning - Thursday afternoon. Gusty northerly winds and low humidity will lead to critical fire weather conditions! Make sure to use caution with anything that could create a spark and have those emergency plans ready!