Meadow Valley Power Outage and Fire Quickly Contained

Meadow Valley experienced a brief disruption Wednesday when a tree collided with a powerline along Silver Lake Road. The incident occurred as a contractor was conducting fuel reduction work for the Mount Hough Ranger District. Promptly notified, PG&E responded swiftly to shut down power and... Read More.

Susanville Fire Announces Weed Abatement Deadline

Susanville Fire says you have until June to clear your yard of weeds and trash or face fines. The department has announced the annual weed abatement deadline, urging you to spruce up your yard to better protect your home and community from fire. Susanville Fire guidelines... Read More.

New Burning Regulations Implemented by CAL FIRE

Susanville – Effective Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Lassen-Modoc Unit will require dooryard burning permits for residential burning within Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties. Burn Permits are available online or at the self-service Kiosk located at CAL... Read More.

Timber Companies File Lawsuit Against PG&E For Dixie Fire Damages

PG&E faces yet another multi-million dollar lawsuit, this time from timber companies affected by the Dixie Fire. Collins Pine Co., with a location in Chester, is part of the coalition seeking $225 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed last Wednesday, cites the destruction of 55,000... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Begins Spring Prescribed Fire Projects

Operations on prescribed fire projects across the forest begin next week as weather and conditions allow. SUSANVILLE, CA, April 12, 2024 — Fire specialists on the Lassen National Forest have been preparing for prescribed burn projects across all three districts while waiting for favorable conditions... Read More.