Body Recovered After Vehicle Drives Over Grand Canyon Rim

On Sept. 7, at approximately 12:40 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a vehicle with a single occupant that had gone over the rim near the South Kaibab Trailhead. Park rangers responded immediately and recovered the body, which was located... Read More.

Swift Complex Wildfire Update September 2025 Trinity County Fire Containment and Safety Alerts

SWIFT COMPLEX UPDATE for September 7, 2025 PEAK FIRE Start Date: 8/25/25 Size: 504 acres Containment: 56% Cause: Lightning Location: Trinity County LICK FIRE Start Date: 8/29/25 Size: 36 acres Containment: 95% Cause: Lightning Location: Trinity County Swift Complex-Peak Fire Overview: Firefighters are making steady progress on the Peak Fire, strengthening containment lines and conducting tactical patrols... Read More.

Ongoing Firefighting Efforts and Damage Assessments Due to September Lighting

Firefighters will be continuing direct attack today as they work to strengthen and improve containment lines and evaluate opportunities for suppression repair. A Damage Inspection Team has arrived, and initial assessments are underway. The 6-5 Fire: 7,037 acres - 0% Contained, directly affecting Historical Chinese Camp The... Read More.

Tahoe National Forest Wild Fire Update

Firefighters remain actively engaged in 20 lightning-caused fires on the Tahoe National Forest. Several of the incidents received precipitation yesterday, aiding in suppression efforts. All fires held within their footprint overnight, with no significant growth reported. Additional suppression resources were received yesterday with more... Read More.