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Man Arrested for Starting Park Fire Appears in Court, Arraignment Continued

Tuesday, July 30

Ronnie Dean Stout II, arrested on multiple charges, including reckless arson for starting the Park Fire, appeared in court Monday. Stout’s prior record includes two-strike felony convictions for lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and robbery with great bodily injury. In court, District... Read More.

Evacuation Warnings Extended in Plumas County as Park Fire’s Southeast Flank Intensifies

Tuesday, July 30

The Park Fire remains a fluid landscape as evacuations are downgraded, then brought back, and new ones are created as the 6th largest wildfire in CA history rages to over 370,000 acres. CALFIRE’s latest update Monday evening shows that containment has increased to 14%. As... Read More.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the completion of its 2024 waterfowl breeding population survey.

Monday, July 29

The survey results reveal a significant decline in the number of breeding ducks in California. Overall, the breeding duck population has decreased by 25 percent compared to last year, with mallards—the most abundant duck species in the survey—seeing a 12 percent decline. CDFW Waterfowl Program... Read More.

Susanville Fire Department responds to another fire near Carroll Street.

Monday, July 29

On July 28, 2024, at approximately 8:17 PM, the Susanville Fire Department (SFD) responded to a reported grass fire behind a house at 370 Carroll Street, which posed a potential threat to nearby structures. Upon arrival, a 30-foot by 80-foot fire was seen spreading slowly.... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Issues Closure Order Due to Park Fire

Monday, July 29

The Lassen National Forest has issued a closure order for portions of the forest affected by the Park Fire, which has rapidly grown to over 300,000 acres. The fire exhibits extreme behavior and high temperatures, prompting the closure to ensure public safety and facilitate... Read More.

Lassen Volcanic National Park closed due to the encroaching Park Fire.

Monday, July 29

This fire follows the devastating Dixie Fire, which consumed much of the eastern portion of the park three years ago. The Park Fire now threatens the western edge. All visitors and park employees have been evacuated. Campgrounds are cleared, and reservations are canceled. Park employees... Read More.

Vegetation Fire Contained by Susanville Fire Department

Monday, July 29

On July 27, 2024, at approximately 6:11 PM, units from the Susanville Fire Department (SFD) responded to a vegetation fire near Skyline Road and Highway 36 in the Susan River fire district. Hose packs were quickly deployed and a fire attack started with a progressive... Read More.

Lassen Supes Hold Special Meeting Regarding Fairgrounds New Music Festival- Hidden Woods

Monday, July 29

Letter to Board of Supervisors by Fair Manager Kaitlyn Midgley

Plumas National Forest Gold Complex Fire Update July 29

Monday, July 29

Gold Complex Update July 29, 2024 Quick Facts Acres: Mill, 2,962; Smith, 45 Containment: Mill 98%; Smith 100% Detection Date: July 22, 2024 Cause: Lightning Crews: 5 Engines: 31 Dozers: 2 Helicopters: available as needed Fixed wing: available as needed Total resources: 330 Headlines The only evacuation order remaining is a mandatory order for PLU-113, which is the... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Implements Partial Closure Due to Park Fire

Monday, July 29

Subject: Forest Order No. 06-24-06 – Park Fire Closure Order From: Deb Bumpus, Forest Supervisor, Lassen National Forest I have decided to close the portion of the Lassen National Forest that may be affected by the Park Fire. The Park Fire has exhibited extreme fire behavior,... Read More.

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Man Arrested for Starting Park Fire Appears in Court, Arraignment Continued

Evacuation Warnings Extended in Plumas County as Park Fire’s Southeast Flank Intensifies

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the completion of its 2024 waterfowl breeding population survey.

Susanville Fire Department responds to another fire near Carroll Street.

Lassen National Forest Issues Closure Order Due to Park Fire

Lassen Volcanic National Park closed due to the encroaching Park Fire.

Vegetation Fire Contained by Susanville Fire Department

Lassen Supes Hold Special Meeting Regarding Fairgrounds New Music Festival- Hidden Woods

Plumas National Forest Gold Complex Fire Update July 29

Lassen National Forest Implements Partial Closure Due to Park Fire

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