Stories tagged with: fire
Lake Fire Breaks out Near Levitt Lake Monday Afternoon
A scary few moments for residents near the Lake Fire that broke out Monday afternoon just northeast of Levitt Lake off 395 between Standish and Johnstonville. Initial reports had the blaze kicking off in early afternoon around 2ish at around 5 acres in a... Read More.
Plumas County Fire Safe Council Expands Senior Disabled Fire Safety Assistance to Quincy Area
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council reports that its Senior Disabled Defensible Space Assistance program is now serving clients in the Quincy area. The program provides eligible applicants with help clearing their property for fire safety. Applications for assistance in 2026 will open Nov. 1.
Program... Read More.
Swift Complex Wildfire Update September 2025 Trinity County Fire Containment and Safety Alerts
SWIFT COMPLEX UPDATE for September 7, 2025
PEAK FIRE
Start Date: 8/25/25
Size: 504 acres
Containment: 56%
Cause: Lightning
Location: Trinity County
LICK FIRE
Start Date: 8/29/25
Size: 36 acres
Containment: 95%
Cause: Lightning
Location: Trinity County
Swift Complex-Peak Fire Overview: Firefighters are making steady progress on the Peak Fire, strengthening containment lines and conducting tactical patrols... Read More.
Welcome Fire Apparatus Engineer Carlos Gutierrez-Reyes to CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit
CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit would like to welcome our new Fire Apparatus Engineer Carlos Gutierrez-Reyes who recently graduated from the CAL FIRE Academy in Ione. Let’s give a warm welcome to Carlos!
Pictures #1 Carlos Gutierrez-Reyes, Picture #2 left- Assistant Chief Steve Walker, right-... Read More.
Garnet Fire Containment Advances Protecting Giant Sequoias and Key Areas
Fire crews on the #GarnetFire made good progress in several areas... Read More.
Cal Fire Contains Majority of Lightning Caused Wildfires Amid Increased Fire Risk
Cal Fire stated that over 110,000 lightning strikes during the month of August sparked 534 lightning-caused wildfires—yet only 5 (1%) grew beyond 10 acres. CAL FIRE continues to meet its goal of containing 95% of fires to 10 acres or less.
We are currently seeing... Read More.
Tahoe National Forest Wild Fire Update
Firefighters remain actively engaged in 20 lightning-caused fires on the Tahoe National Forest. Several of the incidents received precipitation yesterday, aiding in suppression efforts. All fires held within their footprint overnight, with no significant growth reported. Additional suppression resources were received yesterday with more... Read More.
Grand Canyon North Rim Post Fire Damage Assessment Reveals Extensive Infrastructure Loss
As of late last week, Grand Canyon National Park and the DOI Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team have completed post-fire infrastructure assessments on the North Rim. Of the 229 structures in the area, 106 were severely damaged or destroyed, including the Grand Canyon... Read More.
Swift Complex Fire Update September 2025 Peak and Lick Fires Containment Efforts and Safety Advisory
SWIFT COMPLEX UPDATE (for the Peak Fire and Lick Fire) September 2, 2025
PEAK FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: August 25, 2025
Size: 488 acres
Cause: Lightning
Location: Trinity County, CA
Percent Contained: 5%
PLICK FIRE OVERVIEW
Start Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Size: 36 acres
Containment: 1%
Cause: Lightning
Location: Trinity County
Overview: Firefighters... Read More.
