Forward Progress Halted on Veg Fire Off Highway 44

Calfire LMU and Eagle Lake RD are responding to a vegetation fire in the Hog Flat area just off of Highway 44. The fire was first reported by passing drivers just after 11 am, Thursday, August 29th. As of 11:30 per radio traffic forward progress has... Read More.

Park Fire Surpasses 90% Containment

The #ParkFire has burned 429,603 acres and is 92% contained. Today crews on the ground experienced hotter temperatures that ranged from 82-95 degrees with humidity at 15-22%. Vegetation continues to dry out and will be at levels similar to the start of the incident within... Read More.

Park Fire Emergency Restoration Efforts

Caltrans District 2 and J.F. Shea Construction are continuing emergency restoration efforts on portions of State Route 32, 36, and 172 following the #ParkFire. Emergency restorations are underway on State Route 32 between the Butte/Tehama County line and Deer Creek. Motorists should plan for one-way... Read More.

Cal Fire LMU Resumes Old Mill Live Fire RX Burn

CAL FIRE in cooperation with the City of Susanville Fire Department, Susan River Fire Protection District and the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting prescribed burning operations in the area of Riverside Drive, south of the Susan River in the general area of... Read More.

Park Fire Suspect Enters Plea After 2nd Appearance in Court

Park fire suspect pleads not guilty. Ronnie Stout the II was arrested July 25th after CalFire Investigators identified him as the man seen pushing a burning vehicle down a gully in Upper Bidwell Park where the nearly 430,000 acre wildfire started. Stout first appeared in court... Read More.

Faulty Electrical Sparks Fire on Park Street in Susanville

On Wednesday afternoon, a fire broke out in an outbuilding on the 300 block of Park Street, fully engulfing the structure. The Susanville Fire Department responded promptly at around 2 p.m., containing the blaze before it could spread to nearby homes. An investigation revealed that... Read More.

From Fire Risk to Possible Snow: A Rapid Weather Shift Ahead

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Thursday afternoon through evening, largely affecting South Lassen County. Southwest winds are expected to reach up to 40 mph in certain locations and humidity levels dropping increasing the risk of rapidly... Read More.