More Smoke Visible as Pile Burn Operations Continue

Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest are continuing extensive pile-burning efforts this week, aiming to reduce wildfire risk across key areas. In the Beckwourth Ranger District, 100 acres were burned near Gold Lake today, with an additional 90 acres planned for tomorrow near Gold... Read More.

Fire Crews Conduct Pile Burns at Plumas National Forest Lakes

Fire crews on the Plumas National Forest began controlled pile burns near Gold, Antelope, and Bucks lakes to reduce wildfire fuel, with burns set to continue through the week, weather permitting. On the Beckwourth Ranger District, approximately 18 acres of piles were burned at Gold... Read More.

Just Like That Lassen Volcanic Ntl Park Closes Highway

Just days after opening the park's highway to visitors, the Lassen Volcanic National Park has cut off access through the park to vehicles by closing Highway 89 as winter weather arrived in the park yesterday afternoon. The park's highway closed at 3:30 Monday to... Read More.