CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit assisted the Janesville Fire District with an escaped debris burn that occurred in Janesville yesterday afternoon. A person who was burning piles, lost control of the fire and it quickly spread through the vegetation, destroying a small shed, an older large barn, numerous vehicles, and damaging a travel trailer. The responsible party was cited for violating the new Lassen County Ordinance 9.17.030 which requires property owners to obtain a valid burn permit prior to burning. Janesville Fire District was assisted by CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unitt, Milford Volunteer Fire Dept, California Correctional Center and SUSAN RIVER FIRE District
As a reminder, burn permits are required for outdoor burning as of May 1, 2025, you can obtain a burn permit at https://www.fire.ca.gov/burnpermit. Please remember to check the weather forecast prior to burning, always follow the safety guidelines and have the proper tools on hand to make sure your outdoor burning is done safely and without incident!
