The Twain Fire is now 100 percent contained at 276 acres thanks to the great work by firefighters on steep, challenging terrain.
Firefighters are continuing to work towards control of the fire, including mop up and patrol.
Fuels continue to burn within the firelines. There may be smoke produced within the firelines and visible in the area, especially in the afternoons or when winds pick up. However there should not be smoke impacts to the highway or nearby communities.
Area residents and visitors should watch for increased firefighting traffic area, especially in the morning and evening. It’s advised to reduce speed and be prepared to slow down for firefighting equipment entering and exiting the highway in the area around Twain.
A Forest Road Closure Order remains in place for Forest Road 26N18, also known as Kingsbury Grade, from California State Highway 70 north to the intersection with Forest Road 8M30. The Closure includes Forest Road 25N21 from the intersection with 26N18 east-southeast for approximately a mile and a half.
The Closure Order is in place through July 31 for public and firefighter safety as suppression activities continue. This is to help ensure that firefighting equipment can operate safely and there isn’t additional traffic on narrow forest roads.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Twain Fire is located on the Plumas National Forest north of California State Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon.
There are no impacts to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Weather in the area is expected to continue to be hot, dry and sunny with light winds in the afternoon and evening, typical for the Feather River Canyon in summer. Fuels are dry and with the current conditions, fire can spready quickly.
The Forest is currently under Stage I Fire Restrictions. In Stage I Fire Restrictions, campfires are only allowed in specific designated recreation sites in established campfire rings. Sites are listed in Exhibit A of the closure order.
Anyone with a campfire at an allowed location needs to have at least a shovel and one gallon of water or a fire extinguisher. Campfires are only allowed in established campfire rings with the area at least 3 feet in diameter completely clear of all flammable material. The campfire must be contained within the campfire ring, not hanging over the edge.
Campfires should never be left unattended and need to be completely out and cold to the touch before leaving.
Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle or building, in one of the designated recreation sites listed in Exhibit A, or an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is completely clear of all flammable material.
Additionally, internal combustion engines, such as vehicles and generators, may only be used on designated roads and trails. Boat engines are exempt.
Chainsaw use for firewood cutting is still permitted, but woodcutters need to ensure that they are checking the Woodcutting Status each day prior to cutting by calling 1-800-847-7766.
Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame is prohibited.
Area residents and visitors are asked to be careful with anything that can spark a wildfire and to help prevent additional fires. The public can also report suspected wildfires by calling 911.
For more information on the Plumas National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/plumas or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USFSPlumas.
