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.

Weekend Fire Activity and Lightning Fires on Plumas National Forest

This weekend firefighters on the Plumas National Forest responded to human-caused and lightning fires across the Forest. The Davis Fire, discovered Friday morning, was contained and controlled by Friday evening at less than 1 acre.  This fire resulted from one of 14 lightning strikes on... Read More.

Updat: Bucks Lake Highlands Evacuation Order lifted Wa

UPDATE – Bucks Lake, Highlands Fire The fire is now fully contained and the evacuation warning for Zone PLU-70-B has been lifted. The area has returned to normal status and there are no further evacuation notices in effect at this time. We appreciate the swift work... Read More.

Lightning Storm Sparks Two Wildfires in Southern Plumas County

Thunder and lightning storm brought multiple lightning strikes across southern Plumas County, resulting in two confirmed wildfires as of this morning: Table Fire – Located off La Porte Road, south of Turn Table (south of Quincy). This fire was quickly contained and has been... Read More.