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Brave Firefighters Prevent Major Blaze in Quincy Neighborhood

Tuesday, January 14

Quincy Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire off of Lee Road in Quincy earlier this morning. A shed in the backyard was found to be fully engulfed with extension to the adjacent structure. Fire personnel were able to extinguish the... Read More.

Firefighters Set to Initiate Strategic Pile Burns on Grizzly Ridge for Dixie Fire Recovery

Tuesday, January 14

Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Mount Hough Ranger District plan to start pile burning on the Dixie Fire Suppression Repair Project on Grizzly Ridge this week, conditions permitting.They intend to treat approximately 50acres of large machine piles on Grizzly Ridge in the area... Read More.

Tuledad Fire Expands Yet Firefighters Gain Ground

Tuesday, October 8

The Tuledad fire grows, yet containment efforts increase.As of Monday evening, CALFIRE reports that the fire burning in grass and brush in Ravendale has grown to over 560 acres, and is 60% contained. The blaze sparked Sunday around 1 pm off Marr and Tuledad... Read More.

Firefighters Keep Park Fire within Footprint Despite Strong Winds

Tuesday, August 13

For the first time since the blaze started on July 24th, the Park Fire held within its current footprint, its perimeter holding its ground yesterday, even as stronger winds blew through the area. With the hard work of fire crews and help from aerial... Read More.

Firefighters Remain Vigilant as Lightning Fires Spark Across the Plumas National Forest

Thursday, August 17

Recent thunderstorms sweeping the Plumas National Forest have led to a flurry of lightning-induced fires, prompting swift action from firefighters. With more lightning anticipated in the weeks ahead, Forest Service Information Officer Tamara Schmidt says crews are prepared for ongoing challenges.Responders successfully contained two... Read More.

$140M U.S. Forest Service Grant Adds 600 New Firefighters to Region

Wednesday, February 16

A 140 million dollar US Forest Service Type II Initial Attack Handcrew Contract award to Firestorm Wildland Suppression, Inc of Chico will bring in 600 new professional firefighters to battle blazes throughout the state. The additional benefit comes as these crews will also be... Read More.

4 Firefighters Injured In Dixie Fire

Saturday, August 7

Joint Command Team on the Dixie Fire is reporting that four firefighters have been injured due to a snag in the East zone of the fire. They were transported for medical care. Three have been released, while one remains hospitalized but in stable condition.A... Read More.

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Brave Firefighters Prevent Major Blaze in Quincy Neighborhood

Firefighters Set to Initiate Strategic Pile Burns on Grizzly Ridge for Dixie Fire Recovery

Tuledad Fire Expands Yet Firefighters Gain Ground

Firefighters Keep Park Fire within Footprint Despite Strong Winds

Firefighters Remain Vigilant as Lightning Fires Spark Across the Plumas National Forest

$140M U.S. Forest Service Grant Adds 600 New Firefighters to Region

4 Firefighters Injured In Dixie Fire

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