Summer Burn Ban Starts Monday

CalFire Lassen Modoc Unit will suspend burn permits beginning Monday. High temperatures and high winds are rapidly drying out the grasses that are flourishing following a wet winter and above-average snowpack.All burn permits for outdoor residential burning will be suspended in the State Responsibility... Read More.

CalFire Lassen Modoc Unit Postpones RX Burn Amid State Wildfires

There’s an update to the prescribed burn in Susanville at the Old Mill site. Calfire has postponed the burns until further notice as wildfires are popping up throughout the region specifically in neighboring counties.Large-scale fires in Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Siskiyou counties promoted several... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Begins Spring RX Burn Projects

Starting today, the Lassen National Forest initiates its prescribed burn program across its three ranger districts. Forest officials say you can expect to see smoke in the area as operations begin.Fire teams will work to conduct pile burns covering around 3600 acres across the... Read More.

High Demand Causes Delays for Burn Permit Renewals

CalFire says renewal of last year's burn permits is experiencing delays due to high demand.If you have an existing permit, it remains valid until April 30, 2024, but you can expect delays in being issued a new one. The State Fire Marshal says new permit... Read More.

Smoke Report: Ag Burn to Impact Wendel and Surrounding Areas

An agricultural burn near Wendel will bring smoke to surrounding areas.Beginning today, Calfire’s Lassen Modoc Unit will assist the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with the ag burn project at the Honey Lake Wildlife Refuge (Wendel Area). The planned project will continue throughout... Read More.

CalFire Initiates Pile Burn Project Near Westwood

Be prepared to see smoke near Westwood today. CalFire will start a pile burn project on Sierra Pacific Industries' land to create a larger fuel break. Officials say this is to protect the surrounding communities from wildfire better.If you are in the areas of... Read More.

Sierra County’s Burn Ban Lifted

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief Brian Estes has officially lifted the burn suspension, permitting residents to resume burning on approved days. With cooler temperatures and increased humidity mitigating wildfire risks, property owners are urged to exercise caution during debris or agriculture burns. Compliance with... Read More.