RX Burns Planned Yet CALFIRE Issues ‘No Burn’ Days

Two prescribed burns were scheduled last week for today by the BLM and Lassen Volcanic Park Service, yet if conditions do not allow, they are likely to be canceled.As of yesterday, CALFIRE Lassen Modoc Unit issued no burn days with the increase in winds... 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.

Burn Permit Suspension Lifted

CALFIRE has lifted the burn permit suspension for Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas counties.If you already have an agricultural or residential burn permit, you can resume burning only on allowed days with no restrictions on hours. Though if you plan an ag burn, it must... Read More.

Smoke Visible in Big Valley Area from Control Burn

Be aware there will be smoke visible again today. Smoke will be seen through Saturday starting at 9 am each day as Calfire LMU completes a fuel reduction project in the Big Valley Summit area. On 80 acres along Highway 299 between Big Valley... Read More.

Do Not be Alarmed- Smoke Near Eagle Lake is RX Burn

Smoke will be visible from SR139 today and through the remainder of the month. There are prescribed burns planned by the Eagle Lake and Applegate BLM field offices for over 300 acres north of Eagle Lake. The north shore along with Willows Valley will... Read More.

Burn Ban Still in Effect in Sierra County

The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office reminds the county that there continues to be a burn ban despite the wetting rains this week. Burn pile permits have been suspended since May and All open fires are still prohibited with a few exceptions. Campfires within designated... Read More.

Smoke Returns to the Region as Wildfires Burn Nearby

Amid a blazing persistent heatwave with temperatures surpassing 10 degrees above regular, wildfires surround the region of Lassen and Plumas County, with some smoke impacting the areas. Modoc County yesterday afternoon around 4 pm had a new start being called the Barnes Fire. Last... Read More.

CalFIRE Suspends Burn Permits as of Next Week

Burn permits will be suspended for Lassen, Plumas, and Modoc counties by Monday. CAL Fire has established the suspension as temperatures peak this week and dry conditions continue throughout the state. As of the start of next week, you will not be allowed to... Read More.