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Rutledge Airborne Single Engine Air Tanker Survives Gunfire During Firefighting Near Chester California

Wednesday, August 19

Rutledge Airborne reported that one of its Single Engine Air Tankers took gunfire during firefighting operations near Chester, California, on August 16, 2026. The aircraft suffered damage but remained fully controllable. The pilot landed safely without injuries. The company is working closely with local and... Read More.

Tempers are flaring in Plumas County as around-the-clock traffic stops transform a short drive into a daily test of patience.

Wednesday, August 19

If you are planning to travel through the Cromberg area, Caltrans has a clear message for you: give yourself plenty of extra time. Crews have transitioned to a 24/7 traffic control schedule on State Route 70. This shifts the massive Cromberg Combined Rehabilitation Project... Read More.

Alturas Police Arrest Sex Offender for Registration Violations and Resisting Arrest

Tuesday, August 18

On August 17, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers with the Alturas Police Department arrested Michael Ehmen, 29, for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements and for obstructing or delaying law enforcement officers. Ehmen is a transient from Lansing, Michigan. During the investigation,... Read More.

Community Mourns Shari Floyd as Family Battles Critical Injuries from Bug Fire

Sunday, August 16

Family Announces Death of Shari Floyd Following Injuries Sustained in the Bug Fire August 16, 2026 — Rudy von Ravensberg, son of Shari Floyd, announces with profound sadness that his mother died yesterday afternoon, August 15, 2026, at UC Davis Medical Center from severe burn... Read More.

Two Truck Collision on State Route 70

Friday, August 14

On August 14, 2026, at approximately 8:24 a.m., officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Quincy Area, responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a loaded log truck and an unloaded log truck, on State Route 70, three miles west of Rush... Read More.

Bug and Stallion Fires Update

Friday, August 14

Wetting Rains Aid Firefighting Resources Increasing Containment Daily Update: August 14, 2026 Acres: Bug 88,422 acres / Stallion 40,698 acres Start Dates: Bug: 8/8/26 Stallion: 8/10/26 Containment: Bug 31 % / Stallion 44% Causes: Bug: Human. Stallion: Human. Total Personnel: Bug 591 / Stallion 322 Fuels: Tall grass, brush and pinyon-juniper Total Resources: 23 crews | 66 engines | 8 helicopters | 24 dozers Location: North of Reno, NV Highlights: Firefighters are aggressively attacking both fires to increase containment... Read More.

HWY 395 & 70 Open

Thursday, August 13

Traffic Alert 08/13/2026 at 11:03 hours: US-395 is now OPEN! HWY-70 is OPEN! Fire personnel are still in the area! Please use caution!!! Plumas County: All Evacuation Warnings have been Lifted in Plumas County, for Zones: PLU-083, PLU-104, PLU-105 & PLU-114 - per the Read More.

U.S. 395 Closed Both Directions from Bordertown to Hallelujah Junction Evacuation Instructions for Rancho Haven Residents

Thursday, August 13

U.S. 395 is closed in both directions, northbound and southbound, from Bordertown to Hallelujah Junction. If you live in the Rancho Haven community and need to evacuate, you must exit southbound on Red Rock Road. Additionally, the road closure remains in place at Red Rock Road... Read More.

Bug and Stallion Fire Media Update

Wednesday, August 12

Acres: Bug 66,505 acres / Stallion 33,426 acres Start Date: August 8, 2026 Location: North of Reno, NV Cause: Human Total Personnel: Bug 285 / Stallion 103 Fuels: Tall grass, brush and pinyon-juniper Containment: Bug 0% / Stallion 0% Total Resources: 7 crews |... Read More.

Bug, Fred Mt, and Stallion Fire Daily Update

Tuesday, August 11

Acres: Bug & Fred Mtn. 40,304 acres / Stallion 20,078 acres Start Date: August 8, 2026 Location: North of Reno, NV Cause: Human Total Personnel: 253 Fuels: Tall grass, brush and pinyon-juniper Containment: Bug 4% / Fred Mtn. 0% / Stallion 0% Total Resources: 2 crews | 39... Read More.

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Rutledge Airborne Single Engine Air Tanker Survives Gunfire During Firefighting Near Chester California

Tempers are flaring in Plumas County as around-the-clock traffic stops transform a short drive into a daily test of patience.

Alturas Police Arrest Sex Offender for Registration Violations and Resisting Arrest

Community Mourns Shari Floyd as Family Battles Critical Injuries from Bug Fire

Two Truck Collision on State Route 70

Bug and Stallion Fires Update

HWY 395 & 70 Open

U.S. 395 Closed Both Directions from Bordertown to Hallelujah Junction Evacuation Instructions for Rancho Haven Residents

Bug and Stallion Fire Media Update

Bug, Fred Mt, and Stallion Fire Daily Update

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