Thunderstorms Spark New Lightning Fires in Plumas National Forest

Monday afternoon thunderstorms with abundant lightning were over the Plumas National Forest for the second day in a row.  There were areas of heavy rain with today’s storms.The Forest is scheduled for a reconnaissance flight tomorrow to help find new lightning fires.This afternoon firefighters... Read More.

Byers Fire Update

CAL FIRE personnel, along with Lassen National Forest Dozer 5 and a Bureau of Land Management hot shot crew, are actively working to improve containment lines around the Byers Fire. The fire has burned approximately 106 acres and is currently at 20% containment. Multiple... Read More.

Lassen Coyote Fire Contained , Structures lost

**Incident Update- Coyote Fire @ 5:15pm Forward progress on the The Coyote Fire has been stopped at approximately 21 acres. The fire has destroyed 2 residences and several out buildings. At this time there are no injuries reported. Fire fighters will continue to mop up and... Read More.

CAL FIRE Temporarily Suspends Burn Permits

CAL FIRE Temporarily Suspends Burn Permits in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties Lassen, Modoc & Plumas Counties – The CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit Chief will be temporarily suspending all burn permits beginning Friday, May 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. This suspension will remain in effect until... Read More.