Human Remains Found

PRESS RELEASE On June 30, 2021 deputies from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a the “D Line” located approximately three miles north of Desmond Meadows for a report of human remains found in the area. Foresters from Sierra Pacific Industries were conducting an archeological survey... Read More.

Beckwourth Complex Update

Beckwourth Complex Morning Update: Monday, July 12, 2021 Beckwourth Complex Acres Percent Containment Total Acreage Overall containment Total Personnel Dotta 670 99% 89,748 23% 2,326 Sugar 89,078 8% Resources: 62 crews, 179 engines, 44 helicopters, 37 dozers,16 water tenders, 2 masticators Current Situation: Firefighters were successful in gaining 23% containment along the south side of the... Read More.

EVACUATION STATUS UPDATE & PROPERTY LOSS STATUS

PRESS RELEASE 7/12/2021 9am BECKWOURTH COMPLEX FIRE EVACUATION STATUS UPDATE & PROPERTY LOSS STATUSThe Lassen County Planning Department is now able to provide property owners with information regarding property loss. You can access information by calling (530)251-8269. Thank you for your patience while assessment crews completed... Read More.

BECKWOURTH COMPLEX FIRE EVACUATION STATUS UPDATE

PRESS RELEASE 7/11/2021 8am BECKWOURTH COMPLEX FIRE EVACUATION STATUS UPDATEA significant wind event drove the fire down into Doyle on Saturday, July 10th, triggering the rapid evacuation of Doyle. Unfortunately, there was some structure loss. An inspection team is working to make a structure loss... Read More.

Beckwourth Complex Morning Update: Saturday, July 10

Beckwourth Complex Morning Update: Saturday, July 10 Beckwourth Complex Acres Percent Containment Total Acreag e Overall containment Total Personnel Dotta 670 80% 55,091 8% 1,256 Sugar 54,421 8% Resources: 34 crews, 107 engines, 15 helicopters, 17 dozer, 15 water tenders Current Situation: The Dotta Fire within the Beckwourth Complex exhibited no growth, while the Sugar Fire had... Read More.

EXPANDED MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS

PRESS RELEASE 7/9/2021 2PM BECKWOURTH COMPLEX FIRE EXPANDED MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS The Mandatory Evacuation Order has been expanded to include the following areas:  Lassen County residents on the north and south sides of Doyle Grade from the Lassen/Plumas County line east to the intersection of State Route 395 but not... Read More.

Plumas County Cooling Zones

“Cooling Zones” Press Release July 8, 2021 Due to an Excessive Heat Warning in effect from noon on Saturday (7/10) to 9PM on Monday (7/12) the county will be opening a “Cooling Zone” in each of the four major communities; Chester, Greenville, Quincy and Portola. Residents and visitors who... Read More.

Chico Women Killed on Montana Bike Trip

A Chico woman was killed in a grizzly bear attack while camping in a small town in Montana. Authorities said the bear pulled her from her tent early Tuesday. Authorities in Powell County Montana confirm 65-year-old Leah Davis Lokan of Chico was killed. She was... Read More.

Beckwourth Complex Morning Update

Beckwourth Complex Morning Update Beckwourth Complex Fires Acres % Contained Total Acres Total Personnel Dotta 670 76% 24,525 977 Sugar 23,855 11% Resources: 27 crews, 14 helicopters, 61 engines, 11 dozer, 7 water tenders Current Situation: The Sugar Fire within the Beckwourth Complex experienced significant fire growth yesterday. Southwest wind alignment and... Read More.