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Sierra County Achieves Justice: Arsonist Sentenced for Berry Fire Incident

Friday, January 26

After enduring over a year of delays, justice has finally been served in Sierra County regarding the Berry Fire incident that unfolded on August 22, 2022. Dillon James Schneider, the individual linked to igniting the Berry Fire, faced sentencing yesterday for his role in... Read More.

Lassen Fire Safe Council Achieves Record-breaking Year, Treating Nearly 12,000 Acres in 2023- Announces Development of Community Fund to Support Volunteer Fire Departments

Tuesday, January 23

Lassen Fire Safe Council announces a record-breaking year in the number of acres treated in 2023. Nearly 12,000 acres saw work completed to reduce the risk of wildfire around the region and better protect communities. The LFSC team has extended its efforts beyond critical large-scale projects,... Read More.

CPUD Expresses Disappointment as Plumas Supervisors Delay Tax Measures, Posing Threat to Chester Fire Department

Thursday, January 18

The general manager for Chester’s Public Utility District says they are very disappointed in the Plumas Supervisors. The disappointment followed the board’s decision to not agendize and approve CPUD’s two tax measures during the board’s January 16th meeting, to which GM Adam Cox said threw... Read More.

FEMA Urges Safety Measures Amidst Rising Winter Home Fire Incidents

Tuesday, January 16

According to FEMA, more home fires occur in the first two months of the year with one out of 6 resulting from a heating source. Staggering statistics reveal half of all home fires occur between December and February as homes battle against the cold, many... Read More.

Omission of CPUD Tax Measures Raises Concerns for Chester’s Fire Department

Monday, January 15

Not found on Plumas Supervisors agenda, is the approval for Chester Public Utility District's (CPUD) two parcel tax measures for the May 7, special election ballot. General Manager of CPUD expressed his concern that the omission of the tax measures from the Board of... Read More.

Fire Mitigation Efforts Continue: Lassen National Forest Plans Pile Burn Operations

Friday, January 12

Lassen National Forest officials say you can expect to see smoke northwest of Susanville and in the Spaulding area over the next week. Under favorable weather conditions, firefighters with the Lassen NF will continue their efforts in fuel reduction through the pile burn operations. This week's... Read More.

Catastrophic Home Fire Avoided thru Quick Actions by Local Electrician

Thursday, January 11

Quick thinking and courageous actions by a local electrician averted a potential disaster as a fire broke out in the attic of a Leavitt Lake home. The event unfolded when the homeowner contacted a local electrician after expressing concerns about electrical issues and an apparent... Read More.

Lassen Fire Safe Council Invites Community to 1st General Meeting of 2024

Thursday, January 11

In an effort to enhance community engagement and bolster wildfire mitigation measures, the Lassen Fire Safe Council invites the public to join their first General Meeting of 2024. Regardless of weather conditions, the meeting is scheduled for January 17th at 5:30 pm and will... Read More.

Chester Fire Drops Ambulance Response

Tuesday, January 2

Chester Fire has ceased all ambulance services, effective yesterday. The change has been the result of years of financial woes. This will also lead to the department, by the Chester Public Utility Board of Directors, decision to transition to a volunteer-run department by February... Read More.

Chester Will Get its Chance to Save it’s Fire Department

Friday, December 29

On Wednesday, during a special board meeting, the CPUD directors once more attempted to cast their votes on the once-failed resolution to bring two ballot measures to a special election in May to help fund the squabbling fire department. Operating with a nearly 1.2 million... Read More.

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Sierra County Achieves Justice: Arsonist Sentenced for Berry Fire Incident

Lassen Fire Safe Council Achieves Record-breaking Year, Treating Nearly 12,000 Acres in 2023- Announces Development of Community Fund to Support Volunteer Fire Departments

CPUD Expresses Disappointment as Plumas Supervisors Delay Tax Measures, Posing Threat to Chester Fire Department

FEMA Urges Safety Measures Amidst Rising Winter Home Fire Incidents

Omission of CPUD Tax Measures Raises Concerns for Chester’s Fire Department

Fire Mitigation Efforts Continue: Lassen National Forest Plans Pile Burn Operations

Catastrophic Home Fire Avoided thru Quick Actions by Local Electrician

Lassen Fire Safe Council Invites Community to 1st General Meeting of 2024

Chester Fire Drops Ambulance Response

Chester Will Get its Chance to Save it’s Fire Department

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