Stories tagged with: burn
Plumas National Forest Completes Successful Pile Burn Treatments Across Key Areas
Plumas National Forest recently reported successful completion of pile burn treatments in various locations. On the Beckwourth Ranger District, approximately 122 acres of piles were treated in the Mohawk Vista project area near Blairsden. Meanwhile, firefighters on the Mount Hough Ranger District treated roughly... Read More.
Controlled Burn to Resume in Taylorsville CA for Wildfire Prevention
Prescribed burning will resume this week in Taylorsville, CA. **Do Not Report**This carefully planned burn will only take place if favorable conditions are present each day. A dedicated fire crew will remain in town into the evening for monitoring.55 of 163 acres were burned... Read More.
Service Gulch Fuel Break CalFire Burn Project
CALFire Lassen Modoc Unit in coordination with Sierra Pacific Industries will be conducting an 81 acre timber understory burn within an ongoing fuel break project located 12.S miles north of the community of lookout in Modoc County.This on going project will continue throughout January... Read More.
More Smoke Visible as Pile Burn Operations Continue
Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest are continuing extensive pile-burning efforts this week, aiming to reduce wildfire risk across key areas. In the Beckwourth Ranger District, 100 acres were burned near Gold Lake today, with an additional 90 acres planned for tomorrow near Gold... Read More.
Increased Flood Risk Expected in Park Fire Burn Scar Areas Due to Forecasted Rainstorm
The National Weather Service has forecasted a significant rainstorm expected to bring up to two inches of rain to the foothills and mountain areas on Monday, November 11, 2024. This first major rainfall of the season raises concerns of potential debris flows and flooding... Read More.
Historic St. Francis Hotel, Utopia Burn in Early Morning Blaze
On Friday, November 1, 2024, at around 3 a.m., first responders battled a blaze that gutted the historic Uptown Susanville St. Francis Hotel and adjoining building, which is home to Utopia Real Estate.It is unclear how the fire started, as crews continue salvaging the... Read More.
Burn Permit Suspension Lifted for Susanville, Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties
As wildfire risks ease with cooler temperatures and increased humidity, CAL FIRE has announced that burn permit suspensions in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties will be lifted effective Friday, November 1, 2024, at 6:00 a.m. Residents and property owners with valid agriculture or residential... Read More.
Smoke Near Alturas Part of CAL FIREs Planned Burn
CAL FIRE is cautioning that if you see smoke near Alturas, Tuesday October 15th, to not be alarmed—it’s part of a planned burn. The Lassen Modoc Unit will be working with Criner Ranch to burn about 100 acres of agricultural land near Fisher Hill... Read More.
County Streamlines Fire Warden Resolution for Countywide Burn Regulations
In a move to enhance fire safety and simplify outdoor burning regulations, the Lassen County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an updated Fire Warden Resolution, modernizing the permitting process and expanding the Fire Warden's authority. This update marks the first significant change since the... Read More.
