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Chico Man Sues City for Negligence After Fire Destroys Shelter Belongings

Tuesday, May 6

A trial date has been set for a civil lawsuit against the City of Chico, filed by Kristopher Vetter, who is alleging negligence and emotional distress following a fire at the Chico Genesis Pallet Shelter that destroyed his belongings in August 2024. Vetter contends... Read More.

Successful Reforestation Efforts Restore Lands Affected by 2020 Bear Fire

Monday, May 5

SPI crews have wrapped up planting on lands impacted by the 2020 Bear Fire. Restoration efforts included planting of over 8.4 million seedlings in the affected areas of Butte and Plumas counties.This photo shows the Stirling District reforestation crew with the very first tree... Read More.

CAL FIRE Expands Aerial Firefighting Fleet with Second C-130H Airtanker Conversion

Monday, May 5

CAL FIRE announced that the second of our seven C-130H airtanker conversions was ready for action–adding to the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world.The fleet is positioned across California to reach the most remote areas of the state in 20 minutes or... Read More.

Adin Fire Department Donates DJI AVATA 2 Drone to Enhance Community Safety

Tuesday, April 29

Many thanks to the Adin Fire Department, for their generous donation of a DJI AVATA 2 Drone. Adin Fire Chief Paul Lemke and Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Kenobbie came out this afternoon and met with Sheriff Dowdy and Sheriff’s Posse Captain John Albrecht to... Read More.

Plumas County Plans Strategic Spending for $7.8 Million PG&E Settlement from Dixie Fire

Monday, April 21

Plumas County is preparing to adopt spending standards for a $7.8 million settlement received from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. related to the Dixie Fire. The Board of Supervisors is forming an ad hoc committee to develop specific proposals for using the funds strategically... Read More.

San Jose Fire Captain Arrested for Tampering with Controlled Substances and Multiple Charges

Friday, April 18

A fire captain with the San Jose Fire Department, Mark Moalem, was arrested for tampering with controlled substances in the department's possession. The fire department alerted police after discovering that medications had been damaged or tampered with during an inspection and restocking process.Moalem, 44,... Read More.

Modoc Fire Safe Council Launches Residential Chipping Program to Enhance Fire Safety

Wednesday, April 16

The Modoc Fire Safe Council (MFSC) is set to reopen its Residential Chipping Program on June 1, aimed at helping homeowners reduce wildfire risks during the fire season. Funded through various grants, the program assists residents in clearing brush and vegetation that could potentially... Read More.

Prescribed Fire Operations Begin in Lassen National Forest

Wednesday, April 16

Lassen National Forest Prescribed fire operations begin today and throughout the week, as weather and conditions allow, for the Eastside Underburn, on Hat Creek Rim near Bainbridge Reservoir, along forest road 34N13. Smoke may be visible from the Hat Creek Valley and Fall River... Read More.

Fire Captain Ryan May Honored as EMT of the Year for Heroic Home Birth Assistance

Monday, April 14

Over the weekend, one of our own, Fire Captain Ryan May, was presented with an "EMT of the Year" award by the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Chico. Captain May was instrumental in assisting a father with a home birth last Spring while serving... Read More.

Prescribed Burns Begin at Paradise Lake for Fire Prevention and Safety

Sunday, April 13

Prescribed burning is expected to start again tomorrow, Monday, April 14 at Paradise Lake in the Lucretia Road area near Magalia, conditions permitting.Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Feather River Ranger District plan to treat approximately 41 acres of pile burning and underburning in... Read More.

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Chico Man Sues City for Negligence After Fire Destroys Shelter Belongings

Successful Reforestation Efforts Restore Lands Affected by 2020 Bear Fire

CAL FIRE Expands Aerial Firefighting Fleet with Second C-130H Airtanker Conversion

Adin Fire Department Donates DJI AVATA 2 Drone to Enhance Community Safety

Plumas County Plans Strategic Spending for $7.8 Million PG&E Settlement from Dixie Fire

San Jose Fire Captain Arrested for Tampering with Controlled Substances and Multiple Charges

Modoc Fire Safe Council Launches Residential Chipping Program to Enhance Fire Safety

Prescribed Fire Operations Begin in Lassen National Forest

Fire Captain Ryan May Honored as EMT of the Year for Heroic Home Birth Assistance

Prescribed Burns Begin at Paradise Lake for Fire Prevention and Safety

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