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Elephant Fire Crews Shift to Mop-Up as Updated Mapping Changes Containment Figure

Thursday, July 16

Firefighters on the Elephant Fire made significant progress Wednesday, successfully completing planned burning operations that allowed crews to transition their efforts to securing containment lines and mopping up remaining hotspots. Although the fire's containment dropped to 31 percent in Thursday's update, fire officials emphasized that... Read More.

Susanville FFA Members Earn Top Honors on Opening Day of Lassen County Fair Livestock Shows

Thursday, July 16

Susanville FFA members turned in an impressive showing during the opening day of livestock competitions at the Lassen County Fair, earning multiple champion titles across the sheep, goat and poultry divisions. In the sheep show, Samantha Medvin claimed Supreme Champion Market Lamb and FFA Champion... Read More.

Pit Fire Near Full Containment; Crews Continue Work on Loomis Fire and Lightning Starts

Thursday, July 16

Firefighters continue to make steady progress on several Lassen County fires, according to an update from CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit Incident Commander Joe Walton. The Pit Fire has reached 95 percent containment and is holding at 1,055 acres. Crews are continuing to strengthen containment lines,... Read More.

Fuels Reduction Project Begins Near East Quincy

Thursday, July 16

Residents and visitors near East Quincy may notice increased forestry activity as a wildfire resilience project gets underway this week. Beginning July 15, J&C Enterprises is conducting fuels reduction work on nearly 91 acres adjacent to the East Quincy community and along La Porte Road.... Read More.

State Repositions Fire Engines After Boosting Resources in Plumas and Sierra

Thursday, July 16

As hot, dry weather continues to elevate wildfire danger across California, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is strategically moving firefighting resources to areas facing the greatest risk. Earlier this week, additional engines and water tenders were prepositioned in Plumas and Sierra counties... Read More.

BLM Tightens Fire Rules as Wildfire Danger Grows Across Region

Thursday, July 16

With fire danger increasing across the region, the Bureau of Land Management has enacted seasonal fire restrictions on public lands in northeast California and northwest Nevada. The restrictions took effect immediately and apply to BLM-managed lands in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Siskiyou and Shasta counties... Read More.

Twain Fire Reaches 75% Containment as Highway 70 Traffic Controls Ease Overnight

Thursday, July 16

Firefighters continue to gain ground on the Twain Fire burning north of State Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon, with containment increasing to approximately 75 percent as of Wednesday evening. The fire remains at 276 acres despite hot, dry conditions and temperatures climbing into... Read More.

Delilah Delgado Crowned 2026 Miss Lassen County

Wednesday, July 15

The 2026 Miss Lassen County Scholarship Pageant was held Tuesday evening at the Lassen County Fair, where Delilah Delgado was crowned this year's Miss Lassen County. Delgado earned the title following an evening of competition that highlighted scholarship, leadership and community involvement. She was also... Read More.

Elephant Fire Grows to More Than 15,500 Acres; Crews Conduct Defensive Burn Operation

Tuesday, July 14

Firefighters on the Elephant Fire conducted an unplanned firing operation Tuesday afternoon after a flare-up spread quickly despite recent rain helping support suppression efforts. According to the Tahoe National Forest, the flare-up developed during the afternoon as warmer temperatures and sunlight increased fire activity. Crews... Read More.

Firefighters Respond to New Vegetation Fire Near Eagle Lake

Tuesday, July 14

Fire crews are responding to a new vegetation fire reported Tuesday north of the Lake Forest community near Eagle Lake Road in Lassen County. CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc personnel were dispatched to the incident, with engine crews and aircraft arriving on scene and working to contain... Read More.

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Elephant Fire Crews Shift to Mop-Up as Updated Mapping Changes Containment Figure

Susanville FFA Members Earn Top Honors on Opening Day of Lassen County Fair Livestock Shows

Pit Fire Near Full Containment; Crews Continue Work on Loomis Fire and Lightning Starts

Fuels Reduction Project Begins Near East Quincy

State Repositions Fire Engines After Boosting Resources in Plumas and Sierra

BLM Tightens Fire Rules as Wildfire Danger Grows Across Region

Twain Fire Reaches 75% Containment as Highway 70 Traffic Controls Ease Overnight

Delilah Delgado Crowned 2026 Miss Lassen County

Elephant Fire Grows to More Than 15,500 Acres; Crews Conduct Defensive Burn Operation

Firefighters Respond to New Vegetation Fire Near Eagle Lake

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