House Fire on Cypress Destroys One Outbuilding and Motorhome

Susanville Fire Department, supported by CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit and CCC Fire, responded to a house fire early this morning that destroyed one outbuilding and a motorhome on the property. The fire broke out around 4 am on Cypress street. The cause is said... Read More.

Utility Pole Fire Knocks Out Power in Susanville

A utility pole fire knocked out power to Paiute lane and surrounding areas in Susanville just after 6 pm last evening. LMUD and emergency crews responded to the fire, caused by undetermined reasons at this time, that damaged the pole and transformer. Power was restored... Read More.

BLM Donates Fire Engine to Fort Bidwell Volunteer FD

This year, the Bureau of Land Management donated a fire engine to a third rural volunteer fire department. A wildland fire engine has been given to the Fort Bidwell Volunteer Fire Department, a small Modoc County department that often partners with the BLM and other... Read More.

Electric Fryer Sparks Fire at Burger King

On Sunday morning, a fire broke out in Burger King on Main street in Susanville. Around 11 am, Susanville fire department crews responded to smoke from the building. Initial calls came in that the fire was thought to be an electrical fire in the kitchen.... Read More.

Plumas NF Lifts Fire Restrictions

With the heavy snowfall, the Plumas National Forest has lifted fire restrictions. With a growing snowpack Forest assistant fire manager, Mitch Wilson says fuel moisture is increasing and reducing fire danger. Though he does remind you that there is still wildfire risk as there... Read More.