Pile burning continues this week on Plumas National Forest

Following two days of successful pile burning operations, firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Beckwourth and Feather River Ranger Districts plan to continue pile burning operations this week, conditions permitting. On the Beckwourth Ranger District, over two days firefighters successfully treated more than 50 acres... Read More.

CAL FIRE Prescribed Burn in Ash Creek

CAL FIRE uses prescribed burns—carefully planned and controlled fires—to help keep our communities and forests healthy.  Reduces wildfire risk by removing built-up vegetation (fuel)  Promotes new growth and restores native plant species  Improves wildlife habitat by creating diverse landscapes  Enhances watershed health by improving soil and water quality  Protects... Read More.

Update on the Gulling Street Bridge Project

October 2025: Scour Countermeasure Complete The City of Portola  has completed the scour countermeasure project (riprap installation) on the Gulling Street Bridge at pier 3. This project is an engineered FEMA approved countermeasure to protect the area from further erosion while simultaneously re-enforcing the area overall.... Read More.

Mooney Prescribed Burn

CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit, in coordination with Collins Pine Almanor Forest, will be continuing the Mooney Rx timber understory prescribed burn on Friday, October 17th, 2025. Burning operations are expected to continue through the weekend and likely into the following week, as weather... Read More.

Susanville Police Arrest Man After Discovering Improvised Explosive Device

Susanville Police Press Release. On Monday, October 13, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., officers from the Susanville Police Department responded to a call for service in the area of Campbell Road. During the course of the investigation, officers discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) inside a residence.... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Firefighters Begin Pile Burning Operations

Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Beckwourth and Feather River Ranger Districts plan to conduct pile burning operations starting today, conditions permitting. On the Beckwourth Ranger District, plans are to treat approximately 50 acres of large machine piles located in the Conklin Park and Lake... Read More.