Park Fire Rages East of Chico: Crews Battle 45,550 Acre Blaze

The Park Fire, which ignited on July 24, continues to burn aggressively in Upper Bidwell Park, east of Chico. The wildfire has already scorched 45,550 acres and is currently only 3% contained, posing a significant threat to the area. Extensive evacuation orders and warnings... Read More.

Lassen Modoc Unit Lends Aid in 14,000 Acre Fire in Tracy

A wildfire well to the south near Tracy, is the state’s most significant wildfire currently burning this season, and CALFIRE’s Lassen Modoc Unit has joined suppression efforts.The Lassen Modoc Unit sent three engines over the weekend, joining over 40 engines battling the blaze that... Read More.

Modoc National Forest Responds to 4 Acre Fire

7/19/23 Update:A fire sparked in the Modoc National Forest, named the Sage Fire. Doubling in size by late afternoon yesterday. However, the forest service reports as of 7:30 pm the fire was contained at around 4 acres. Throughout the night, crews made sure all... Read More.

BLM Seeks Comments on 900,000 Acre Fuel Reduction Project

A largescale 44-county fuel reduction treatment is in the works through the Bureau of Land Management, and they are looking for your thoughts. The plan to expedite fuel reduction treatments and fire protection efforts near high fire-risk areas will spread across the public lands... Read More.

CALFIRE LMU to Assist FRC with 4 Acre RX Burn

CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit says you will see smoke in the air over the Quincy area today and not be alarmed. The unit is assisting Feather River College with a prescribed 4-acre burn.Smoke will begin to be visible as early as 8 am. The... Read More.

Bieber Dump Fire Stopped at 1/2 Acre

A fire near the Bieber dump was quickly stopped at half an acre. The CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit Bieber Station assisted Big Valley Fire Protection District yesterday afternoon. The fire was located between Bieber Dump Road, and Highway 299, South of Saw Mill Cut-Off... Read More.