Garnet Fire Containment Advances Protecting Giant Sequoias and Key Areas
Fire crews on the #GarnetFire made good progress in several areas... Read More.
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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.
Southern California Partners Unite to Prevent Roadside Wildfires and Protect Communities
CAL FIRE joined federal, state, Tribal, and nonprofit partners in officially signing the Southern California Ignition Reduction Program (SCIRP) charter — a collaborative effort to tackle one of the most preventable causes of wildfire: roadside ignitions.
Did you know? Nearly 95% of wildfires in Southern... Read More.
Grand Canyon North Rim Post Fire Damage Assessment Reveals Extensive Infrastructure Loss
As of late last week, Grand Canyon National Park and the DOI Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team have completed post-fire infrastructure assessments on the North Rim. Of the 229 structures in the area, 106 were severely damaged or destroyed, including the Grand Canyon... Read More.
California Awards 13.75 Million to Expand Community Food Hubs Supporting Local Farmers and Tribal Organizations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is awarding $13.75 million through its new Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program to 12 nonprofits, Tribal-led organizations, farmers, and other organizations to plan for or implement and expand community... Read More.
CHP Labor Day Enforcement Cuts Fatal Crashes and Saves Lives in California
Lassen CHP Office issued 132 Citations, 1 DUI arrest and made 230 enforcement contracts over the Labor Day Weekend.
However, Over the Labor Day Weekend Holiday Enforcement Period (Aug 29–Sept 1), CHP officers were out in full force across California. Our mission: stop dangerous driving... Read More.
Wildfire Threatens Historic Chinese Camp and Surrounding Sierra Nevada Foothills
A fast-moving wildfire in Northern California's Sierra Nevada foothills has scorched homes and forced evacuations in Chinese Camp, a historic Gold Rush town settled in the 1850s by thousands of Chinese miners driven from a nearby camp. The blaze, one of nearly two dozen... Read More.
USDA Announces September 2025 Farm Loan Interest Rates for Agricultural Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the loan interest rates for September 2025, effective September 1, 2025. These rates apply to various Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan programs designed to help agricultural producers start, expand, or maintain their farming operations.
Operating, Ownership, and Emergency... Read More.
Swift Complex Fire Update September 2025 Peak and Lick Fires Containment Efforts and Safety Advisory
SWIFT COMPLEX UPDATE (for the Peak Fire and Lick Fire) September 2, 2025
PEAK FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: August 25, 2025
Size: 488 acres
Cause: Lightning
Location: Trinity County, CA
Percent Contained: 5%
PLICK FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Size: 36 acres
Containment: 1%
Cause: Lightning
Location: Trinity County
Overview: Firefighters... Read More.
