Investigation Underway into Possible PG&E Connection to Twain Fire

The U.S. Forest Service is investigating whether PG&E equipment or contractor work may have contributed to the start of the Twain Fire, which burned about 276 acres in the Feather River Canyon. According to KQED, PG&E reported to the California Public Utilities Commission that a... Read More.

Doyle Man Arrested After Pursuit on U.S. 395

A 21-year-old Doyle man was arrested Sunday after allegedly leading California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit along U.S. Highway 395 before fleeing on foot into a residential neighborhood. According to the Susanville Area CHP, an officer observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate... Read More.

Biscar fire update

Biscar fire update Incident Type: Wildfire Updated: 2 hours 16 minutes ago Size: 69352 Acres Contained: 92% Fire Activity: Fire activity has been moderate, and the fire perimeter remains the same, with firefighters engaging in direct extinguishment, mop up, and reinforcement of containment lines. Helicopters are used to identify hot spots... Read More.

Biscar Fire Update for Friday

Firefighters have contained 68 percent of the Biscar fire with 492 personnel, which has burned through 69,344 acres so far. Firefighters continue direct extinguishable, mop up, and reinforcement of containment lines along the western flank, from Vincent Springs to Secret Creek and Rye Ranch Springs.... Read More.

Biscar Fire Update

Start Date: July 18, 2026 Size: 69,344 acres Cause: Under Investigation Location: Lassen County, CA / Washoe County, NV Percent Contained: 42 % California Team 3: Oscar Vargas, IC Fire Resources: 509 personnel. Fire Activity: Fire Activity: Firefighters have established good containment lines along the western flank, from Vincent Springs to... Read More.

Biscar Fire Update

The Biscar Fire began on July 18, 2026, in Lassen County. Warm temperatures and strong winds pushed the fire east across Highway 395. The fire now covers 69,320 acres and crews have reached 5 percent containment. Large Air Tankers drop retardant to slow the fire’s... Read More.