Alturas FD to Suspend Burn Permits as Fire Risk Increases

Starting Monday, the Alturas Fire Department will suspend all burn permits as summer heat arrives.The department says the decision was made due to the increasingly dry conditions and fire hazards. The department reminds you that the burn suspension does not prevent you from using... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Plans RX Burn in Lake Almanor

The Lassen National Forest plans to initiate a prescribed fire in the Almanor Basin, next week. Burns would begin from Monday, June 19th, through July 1st, depending on weather and forest conditions. A total of about 400 acres encompassing half a mile South-West of... Read More.

Do Not Be Alarmed: Smoke Visible from CALFIRE LMU RX Burn

Do not be alarmed by smoke in the air, says Calfire’s Lassen Modoc Unit. If the weather allows, the unit will conduct a fuel reduction project throughout the week. The project area will be within Sierra Pacific Industries land at D line, South of... Read More.

Plumas National Forest to Burn 150 Acres in Challenge Area

Plumas National Forest firefighters say prescribed burns will start in the Feather River Ranger District Challenge area if the weather holds.Crews plan to ignite around 150 acres within three segments. Burns may continue through June 4th. You can also expect to see smoke for... Read More.

Hog Flat RX Burn Resumes Today, Expect to See Smoke

CALFIRE’s LMU resumes the prescribed burn started early this week. Be prepared to see smoke to the West of Susanville.Resources will continue with the Hog Flat Vegetation Management Project (VMP) starting at 10 am.DO NOT BE ALARMED BY VISIBLE SMOKE IN THE AIR-DO NOT... Read More.

Smoke Visible from CALFIRE LMU Hog Flat Burn

Be aware smoke will be visible to the West of Susanville from a prescribed fire burn tomorrow. The burn is part of the Hog Flat Vegetation Management Project (VMP). Cal Fire’s Lassen Modoc unit says DO NOT BE ALARMED by the VISIBLE SMOKE IN... Read More.

Burn Permits Required Starting 1st of May

CalFIRE’s Lassen-Modoc Unit is requiring for those gearing up to burn on residential property within the Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas counties to have a burn permit.The permits are free of charge online after watching an educational video on their website and submitting an application.... Read More.

CalFire Launches New Online Burn Permit Program

Burns permits just got easier as Calfire launched a new online application process. Monday, the department rolled out the online program to streamline the process of obtaining a permit.Through the program, you can get general, broadcast, and residential burn permits for properties within state... Read More.