Battered by lightning strikes, the Modoc National Forest saw the ignition of several fires during the passage of thunderstorms over the weekend. The Forest Service reported the discovery of three fires commencing on Monday.
Firstly, the Willow fire was spotted late Monday afternoon, but swift action led to its containment at a mere quarter-acre size.
The largest among these, the Rim fire, expanded to 18 acres. It was first reported by a fire lookout on Tuesday around 3:30 PM, near Rim Rock Springs. Firefighting crews, including engines, dozers, water tenders, and aircraft, responded promptly and worked through the night. A dozer line was constructed around the fire, with ongoing efforts to fortify it. The fire was last report to be stationary with no further progress.
Lastly, the Stock Fire was also discovered by a fire lookout around the same time, situated northwest of Wilcox Springs. Fire crews swiftly intervened, establishing a containment line around the three-quarter-acre blaze, successfully bringing it under control by 8:00 PM.
In the Plumas National Forest, a few minor lightning-caused fires resulted from the recent storms. The Forest Service reported that most of these fires have been contained, with the majority being limited to a single tree or less than a tenth of an acre in size. The largest of these, the Pierce Fire in the Mount Hough Ranger District, was discovered and contained yesterday, encompassing just under a quarter-acre.
For the latest updates on these fires and more, you can refer to the National Forest Service’s social media channels.
