CAL FIRE Says Choose Your Costume with Fire Safety in Mind

CAL FIRE is bringing safety awareness to your Halloween celebrations by reminding you to be mindful of your costumes. Officials say when it comes to how you dress up, you should choose costumes made of fire-resistant fabric and teach your children the importance of staying... Read More.

Early Morning Fire in Westwood Engulfs Outbuilding

UPDATE: Fire crews responded to an early morning fire on Elm Street and 2nd in Westwood. Westwood Fire confirmed the blaze caused significant damage to an outbuilding and threatened surrounding trees. However, a quick response from multiple agency responders knocked down the flames before any further... Read More.

Susanville Fire “Cooking Safety Starts With You” Open House Saturday

This Saturday, the annual open house at the Susanville Fire Department is back in support of the National Fire Protection Association's "Cooking Safety Starts with You" Campaign. According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking remains the leading cause of home fires... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Initiates Multiple Prescribed Fire Projects

The Lassen National Forest is beginning a series of prescribed fire projects spanning all three districts as favorable fall conditions allow. Over the past week, on-the-ground preparations have kicked off, with operations set to continue throughout the season, contingent on weather and conditions. The prescribed... Read More.

Encampment on Susan River Sparks Fire Near Riverside Bridge

An Encampment along the Susan River is suspected to have sparked a blaze that threatened the Riverside Bridge. Early Monday morning, around 2:30 a.m. an urgent call reporting a vegetation fire came through. Firefighters from Susanville Fire, Cal-fire, CDCR and Janesville Fire quickly responded and... Read More.

Modoc National Forest to Lift Fire Restrictions

With the arrival of the fall season, the Modoc National Forest is set to embrace cooler temperatures by officially lifting its fire restrictions tomorrow, Wednesday, September 27th. This will allow you to resume burning a campfire beyond the confines of developed campgrounds and recreation... Read More.