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Susanville Police and CHP Set to Enforce DUI Checkpoint This Weekend

Thursday, August 15

This Saturday, August 17th, Susanville Police and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be conducting a DUI checkpoint within Susanville city limits. Officers will be checking all vehicles for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as those driving without a... Read More.

Swift Response Halts Blue Fire Near Standish

Wednesday, August 14

A vegetation fire, named the Blue Fire, broke out near Highway 395 and Old Lambert Lane in Standish yesterday afternoon, quickly growing to approximately five acres and threatening multiple structures. The fire was first reported at 1:43 PM when smoke was spotted on the Antelope... Read More.

Firefighters Keep Park Fire within Footprint Despite Strong Winds

Tuesday, August 13

For the first time since the blaze started on July 24th, the Park Fire held within its current footprint, its perimeter holding its ground yesterday, even as stronger winds blew through the area. With the hard work of fire crews and help from aerial... Read More.

Red Flag Warning to Challenge Containment Efforts on Park Fire Despite Cooling Trend

Monday, August 12

Firefighters battling the Park Fire are expected to get some relief from a cooling trend, but gusty winds forecasted on Monday could challenge containment efforts. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Northeast California and Western Nevada, effective from 12 PM to 8... Read More.

Park Fire Gains 36% Containment- ‘Near Vertical’ Terrain Challenges Efforts

Saturday, August 10

Status Update Situation Summary CAL FIRE: The Park Fire continues to grow in the Mill Creek area, though firefighters have made significant progress in building containment lines. Daytime highs reached the mid-90s in lower elevations while humidity levels rose to the 15-20% range. The forecast tonight calls... Read More.

Park Fire Incident Command Holds Community Meeting in Chester Friday Aug. 9

Friday, August 9

In the Park Fire, nearly a third of the personnel on the entire blaze are battling the head of the fire within the Mill Creek area as it makes a run towards more communities and the Lassen Volcanic National Park. Overnight infrared imaging shows intense... Read More.

CALFIRE Attempts to Corral Park Fire’s Run Towards Lassen Volcanic National Park

Thursday, August 8

Efforts to control the massive Park Fire, which has now consumed over 426,000 acres, are intensifying. CAL FIRE Night Operations Chief Eric Schwab reported that since midnight on Wednesday, crews have been conducting firing operations along Highways 172 and 36 to contain the fire's... Read More.

Park Fire Rages in Mill Creek Drainage

Wednesday, August 7

The park fire has now consumed over 100,000 acres of the Lassen National Forest. Activity is increasing on the northeast edge of the blaze. Increased fire activity in the Mill Creek drainage continues to push the fire closer to Mineral. Updates from Calfire received around... Read More.

Park Fire Sees Largest Growth in Days; Fire Activity Increases with Drier Hotter Weather

Tuesday, August 6

On Monday afternoon, a pyrocumulus smoke plume reaching 35,000 feet in the air was visible across the region. While the smoke did not settle into the area, it was alarming. Maps from overnight indicate that due to yesterday's weather, fire intensity increased significantly in the... Read More.

Park Fire Containment Grows, 34% August 5, 2024

Monday, August 5

Containment on the Park fire continues to improve while the active fire in the Northeastern edge remains active and the most challenging terrain for firefighters. The Lassen National Forest says Firefighters have been aggressively battling the Park Fire since it started on July 24, but... Read More.

Featured News

Susanville Police and CHP Set to Enforce DUI Checkpoint This Weekend

Swift Response Halts Blue Fire Near Standish

Firefighters Keep Park Fire within Footprint Despite Strong Winds

Red Flag Warning to Challenge Containment Efforts on Park Fire Despite Cooling Trend

Park Fire Gains 36% Containment- ‘Near Vertical’ Terrain Challenges Efforts

Park Fire Incident Command Holds Community Meeting in Chester Friday Aug. 9

CALFIRE Attempts to Corral Park Fire’s Run Towards Lassen Volcanic National Park

Park Fire Rages in Mill Creek Drainage

Park Fire Sees Largest Growth in Days; Fire Activity Increases with Drier Hotter Weather

Park Fire Containment Grows, 34% August 5, 2024

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