Update Evacuation Zone-Plumas County Sheriff Office

7/23/2024 at 8:12 PM Due to firefighting efforts the following zones have been reduced from an order to a warning status. PLU-093, PLU-097, and PLU-074-B. This area includes Delleker and around Lake Davis. The area around the fire originally known as the Smith Fire is still... Read More.

Update-Plumas National Forest Gold Complex

July 23, 2024 PM Update - Plumas National Forest Gold Complex Today firefighters continued to make progress on the lightning fires in the Gold Complex on the Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District and U.S. Forest Service-Tahoe National Forest Sierraville Ranger District. The Mill Fire, located near... Read More.

Gold Complex Fire Consumes Over 1600 Acres in Plumas County

A 1600-acre wildfire exploded after passing thunderstorms swept through Eastern Plumas County around 2 p.m. yesterday, forcing multiple evacuations. The Plumas National Forest reported that 4 initial fires were started, suspected by lightning striking near Whitehawk Ranch. These developed into two separate fire the Mill Fire... Read More.

Lassen Supervisors Meet Tuesday with Light Agenda

The board will open the meeting with proclamations in recognition of retirements and service to Lassen County. David Woginrich from the Sheriff's Department and Darcy Hansen from the Lassen County Cooperative Extension will be recognized for their retirement, and then the board will present awards... Read More.

Brace for Quick-Passing Thunderstorms This Week

The Reno National Weather Service forecasts an increased risk of thunderstorms early this week. These storms are expected to bring little to no rainfall as they move into neighboring Nevada. They are expected to produce heavy downpours, which may lead to flash flooding... Read More.

PG&E Moves Along in Undergrounding Efforts on SR70

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will begin repair work along Highway 70 near the Greenville Wye this week as part of ongoing efforts to address damage from the 2021 Dixie Fire. Motorists can expect delays in the area. This project, known as the Gansner... Read More.

Recreation Repairs Continue in Plumas National Forest

As the summer recreation season reaches its midpoint, Plumas National Forest staff and their concessionaire continue to make repairs and improvements across the forest's recreational facilities. Forest Service officials warn some of the work has prompted a few closures for the week. Three Lakes Road is... Read More.