Plumas National Forest in Stage I Fire Restrictions

Officials say the drying index has reached the 60th percentile, meaning forest fuels have been rapidly drying out since the summer heat arrived, increasing the risk of wildfire. This transition has been the earliest in years, coming 6 weeks sooner than typical. While under stage... Read More.

Semi-Collision Claims One Life on US395

A 32-year-old Lassen County man has died in a semi-collision that shut down US 395 for hours Wednesday afternoon. Just before 11 am, 45-year-old Moren Dahl, driving a 2014 Peterbilt Semi pulling a flatbed trailer, was traveling northbound, about five miles north of County Road... Read More.

Rainbow Gathering to be Held Near Antelope Lake

The Plumas National Forest has issued a statement regarding the confirmed gathering of the Rainbow Group 5 miles North of Antelope Lake in the Mount Hiough Ranger District. The Rainbow Gathering, a group formed in the early 1970s, is described as a “loose-knit group” that... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Prepares for Fire Season with Readiness Drill

With temperatures rising and wildfires popping up throughout the state, the Lassen National Forest is taking proactive measures, as it does annually, to prepare for a potentially busy fire season. A forest-wide preparedness drill will be held this Thursday, June 20, 2024. It begins mid-morning... Read More.

Apartment Engulfed in Flames Near Riverside Park

No details have emerged on an apartment fire that broke out yesterday evening between 5 and 7 p.m. near Riverside Park. The upper-level apartment window was seen charred as Susanville fire worked to knock down the flames, forcing the closure of the roadway.  Updates will be... Read More.

Missing Quincy Man Found and Receiving Care

Plumas Sheriffs have an update on the missing Indigenous man from Quincy, Billy McIntosh. The department says unconfirmed reports indicate that Billy is safe and receiving care out of the area. Billy was reported missing from Quincy by a family member over the weekend. He was... Read More.