Dixie Fire Update

Dixie Fire is now at 4965 Acres and 7% contained.  No structures have been lost. Northwest winds have pushed the fire further North towards Tobin Ridge. This area is primarily consisting of Recreational trails and camping usage. Steep and inaccessible terrain are continuing to... Read More.

Beckwourth Complex – Morning Update – July 16, 2021

Beckwourth Complex - Morning Update - July 16, 2021 Current Situation: Fire crews were able to contain an area of the Sugar fire within the Beckwourth Complex, which escaped containment lines adjacent to Highway 395, west of Doyle, yesterday. The fire encroached on the highway; however,... Read More.

Lassen National Forest issues the Dixie Fire Closure Order

Lassen National Forest issues the Dixie Fire Closure Order The Lassen National Forest (LNF) implements Forest Order 06-21-04 (Dixie Fire Closure Order) to protect public health and safety. The Dixie Fire is exhibiting extreme fire behavior and has grown to over 2,250 acres. This Closure Order will facilitate... Read More.

City Approves Motion For New Response Vehicle for Fire Department

City Council approves a motion presented in yesterday’s meeting to purchase a new Emergency Response Vehicle for the Susanville Fire Department. The vehicle is a Type 6 Engine-Skeeter Brush Pick-up Truck. The Fire Chief recommends the addition of the vehicle to increase response times... Read More.

Susanville City Council

A unanimous decision was made by the Susanville City Council yesterday in favor of filing the temporary injunction against the state and CDCR for the closing of CCC. As Mayor Schuster stated at the meeting “fighting through the courts is all we can do... Read More.

Lassen County Sheriff Shelter News Release

SHELTER NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Press Release #6 Date: July 15, 2021 / 9:15 A.M. Re: Beckwourth Complex – Lassen County Due to the ongoing mandatory evacuation orders for the Beckwourth Complex fire, the shelter at the Lassen County Fairgrounds will close and re-open at Lassen Community College... Read More.

Dixie Fire

Status Updates Current Conditions:The fire is approximately 2250 acres and 0% contained. Steep and inaccessible terrain are making containment difficult.Evacuations: Evacuation Warning Pulga and North East Concow.Road Closures: Camp Creek Road

Lassen County Sheriff PRESS RELEASE 7/15/2021 9am

PRESS RELEASE 7/15/2021 9am BECKWOURTH COMPLEX FIRE EVACUATION STATUS UPDATEWe are asking the citizens of Milford, Doyle, and Herlong to remain vigilant and watch for changing fire conditions. Spot fires along the ridgeline coupled with high winds can cause fire activity to escalate quickly, especially in... Read More.

Beckwourth Complex Morning Update: July 15, 2021

Beckwourth Complex Morning Update: July 15, 2021 Beckwourth Complex Acres Percent Containment Total Acreage Overall containment Total Personnel Dotta 594 99% 100,531 68% 2,519 Sugar 99,937 68% Resources: 56 crews, 194 engines, 17 helicopters, 48 dozers, 58 water tenders, 2 masticators Current Situation: Firefighters continue focusing their efforts to contain increased fire behavior in the northern... Read More.

LMUD Press Release

July 14, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:LMUD REQUESTS CONSERVATION EFFORTS FROM CUSTOMERSDue to the wildfire currently burning in Butte County, PG&E has informed LMUD that the Caribou transmission line has sustained damage and is de-energized.Prior to the wildfire incident, PG&E had informed LMUD that they would... Read More.