Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Twain Fire burning east of Twain, north of Highway 70 on the Plumas National Forest, with the blaze holding at 276 acres and 35% containment as of Tuesday morning.
Fire officials report no growth in the fire over the past 48 hours, as cool weather has helped crews strengthen containment lines in steep terrain and heavy vegetation. Although little rain fell overnight, cooler conditions have continued to give firefighters an advantage. Crews remain assigned to the fire around the clock, and the cause remains under investigation.
An increased chance of thunderstorms is forecast for Tuesday, bringing the potential for gusty and erratic winds. Fire managers say crews working within the 2021 Dixie Fire burn scar will remain alert for hazardous dead trees that could fall unexpectedly.
Smoke conditions have improved considerably in the canyon, resulting in better air quality across the area.
Meanwhile, the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office has downgraded evacuation orders for the communities impacted by the fire. Evacuation Zones PLU-042 and portions of PLU-043, including the Twain, Rush Creek and Virgilia areas, have been reduced to Normal Status. Residents can monitor current evacuation information through the Genasys Protect evacuation map as officials continue to assess conditions.
Controlled traffic remains in effect on Highway 70 through the fire area to allow firefighters to safely continue suppression operations. The Sheriff’s Office says it will continue providing updates as conditions change.
