The Lassen National Forest announced today it will staff the Colby Mountain Lookout for the 2026 fire season as part of its comprehensive fire detection and response strategy.
Public safety and effective fire detection remain ongoing priorities for the forest. The Lassen National Forest continuously works to enhance its capabilities, including through the installation and use of advanced technologies such as two AlertCA cameras on the Colby Mountain Lookout. These technologies contribute significantly to early fire detection and monitoring efforts.
Lassen National Forest leadership will work with local communities this year to discuss fire detection and response capabilities and listen to input on how to best serve the public, including ideas for the long-term management of the Colby Mountain Lookout.
