Smoke from Oak Fire in Marisposa County Impacts the Region

Smoke brings concerns to the region but local sheriff’s departments and the U.S. Forest Service issue a message that there are no local fires. The smoke the region is experiencing is confirmed by the National Weather Service to be drifting from the rapidly growing... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Issues Forest-Wide Fire Restrictions

Amid a hot and dry season ahead and current fuel conditions, the Lassen National Forest begins forest-wide fire restrictions. Starting today you will not be able to build a campfire outside of a designated and developed campground, smoking can only be done in a... Read More.

La Porte Fire

At 5:33 a.m. there was an initial report of a structure fire spreading to vegetation in the area of Benet Road and Clipper Mills near La Porte, in the Plumas National Forest Protection Area. Thanks to the response and shared effort by Read More.

5 Million in Direct Payments go to Dixie Fire Victims

Thirteen people who were impacted with losses during the Dixie Fire have received nearly 5 million dollars in claim settlements as PG&E rolls out the first direct recovery payments. There have been a total of 120 claims made to date with more payments scheduled... Read More.

Rices and Electra Fire Gain Significant Containment

The two wildfires that have gained attention burning to the south in Nevada county and Amador county have gained significant containment. The Rices fire that began in early July has now reached over 90% containment and all evacuation warnings have been lifted and shelters... Read More.