The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Park Fire Burn Scar, starting Friday morning through Saturday morning. This includes the communities of Chester, Westwood, Quincy, and Lassen Park.
Forecasters say the incoming showers could produce heavy rainfall over the burned area, raising the risk of flash flooding and debris flows. These flows could consist of rocks, mud, vegetation, and other loose materials, potentially posing significant hazards. If you are within the burn scar area you are asked to stay vigilant and be prepared to evacuate if instructed by local officials.
In related updates, all road closures associated with the Park Fire have been lifted. State Routes 32, 36, 172, and 89 are now fully open. However, the Park Fire has caused damage to these highways that will require ongoing repair efforts.
Caltrans is warning travelers that emergency restoration has begun along State Routes 32, 36, and 172, where one-way traffic control will be in effect. These efforts include hazard tree removal, guardrail repair, erosion control, and sign replacement. You should anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes on State Routes 32 and 172, and 15-minute delays on State Route 36 when traffic controls are in place.
Progress on the Park fire continues to grow as containment reaches 61%.
