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Prescribed Fire Updates

Thursday, November 16

Eagle Lake's Diamond WUI Pile Burn completed 40 acres; operations are expected to wrap up today. Hat Creek concluded a 7-acre burn near Big Lake, smoke may linger for the next two days following yesterday's ignition completion. Almanor RD completed 100 acres and, with CAL FIRE,... Read More.

Critical Decision Looms for Chester Fire Department: CPUD Board Delays Closure

Wednesday, November 15

CPUD board will delay the seemingly inevitable closing of Chester Fire for another two weeks. Chester’s FT-paid FD appears that it will no longer be; they have simply run out of money after years of placing bandaids on a gushing wound. The board stated that running... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Updates Fall Prescribed Fire Projects

Tuesday, November 14

Smoke continues to bring light impacts to surrounding areas in the Lassen National Forest as fall-prescribed burns continue. Eagle Lake RD Firefighters continue to burn piles through this Saturday, as weather and conditions allow on the Diamond WUI Pile burn. You have likely seen the... Read More.

Greenville to Get an ATM After Two Years Post Dixie Fire

Tuesday, November 14

Greenville to finally have an ATM machine after two years following the Dixie Fire devastating the downtown area. Today, Plumas Bank announced technicians will be installing the new machine at 121 Crescent Street. Bank officials say this is a proactive step in preparing for the... Read More.

Chester Public Utility District Discusses Closure of Chester Fire Department

Monday, November 13

Set for tomorrow’s Chester Public Utility District (CPUD) board meeting, General Manager Adam Cox will seek approval to shutter the department due to its significant operating deficit and failure to secure a viable source of incoming revenue. Chester Fire's last day is slated for December... Read More.

CPUD GM Responds to Measure D Failure: Future of Chester Fire Department Hangs in the Balance as Board Convenes for Critical Meeting

Friday, November 10

General Manager for Chester Public Utility responds to the failure of Measure D to fund Chester Fire, the board's next meeting to address the impacts. In an email response to Sierra Daily News, GM Adam Cox said, “It’s a very sad day that 300 Chester... Read More.

Plumas Supervisors Continue Talks on Dixie Fire Settlement Funds

Thursday, November 9

Discussions on using Dixie Fire settlement funds will begin as the new year approaches in the Plumas Supervisors Chambers. This week, the board brought back the discussion to flush out how they will proceed in determining where the monies will be allocated. CAO Debra Lucero clarified... Read More.

Chester FD in Turmoil: Resignations of CPUD General Manager and Fire Chief Amid Financial Crisis

Friday, November 3

During the CPUD Special Board Meeting in mid-October, both Fire Chief Balzarini and General Manager (GM) Adam Cox submitted their intent to leave the District. Cox was appointed by the CPUD board in 2022 to serve as an interim General Manager, tasked with stabilizing CPUD's... Read More.

Chimney Fire in Janesville Serves as Warning for Homeowners as Winter Approaches

Wednesday, November 1

A Janesville home fire serves as a stark reminder that as the weather cools, it is critical to inspect your home's chimney flue before lighting a fire. Janesville Fire says on Monday around 4:30, fire crews responded to a home near the Elementary school to... Read More.

Single-Wide Catches Fire in Early Morning Hours on Shasta Street

Monday, October 30

10:45 am Update: Susanville Fire confirms that a single-wide trailer in the backyard of a home at 812 Shasta Street was the structure that went up in flames in the early morning hours of today. Authorities say no one was in the home at the time... Read More.

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Prescribed Fire Updates

Critical Decision Looms for Chester Fire Department: CPUD Board Delays Closure

Lassen National Forest Updates Fall Prescribed Fire Projects

Greenville to Get an ATM After Two Years Post Dixie Fire

Chester Public Utility District Discusses Closure of Chester Fire Department

CPUD GM Responds to Measure D Failure: Future of Chester Fire Department Hangs in the Balance as Board Convenes for Critical Meeting

Plumas Supervisors Continue Talks on Dixie Fire Settlement Funds

Chester FD in Turmoil: Resignations of CPUD General Manager and Fire Chief Amid Financial Crisis

Chimney Fire in Janesville Serves as Warning for Homeowners as Winter Approaches

Single-Wide Catches Fire in Early Morning Hours on Shasta Street

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