Full Closure of State Route 172 for Emergency Restoration

The California Department of Transportation has announced a full closure of State Route 172 starting Monday, June 9. The closure will extend from Mt. Lassen Avenue to 5.5 miles east of the junction with State Route 36 in Mineral (Hole in the Ground Road)... Read More.

Wildfire Season in Full Swing- While Some Fizzle Out New Ones Spark

Wildfire UpdatesThe Bear Fire gained 32% containment over the weekend. Despite strong winds and changing weather patterns, fire officials report that crews managed to keep the fire within its current perimeter. Efforts are now focused on mop-up operations and strengthening control lines. The Bear... Read More.

Park Fire Nears Full Containment

The #ParkFire has burned 429,603 acres and is 94% contained.Warm and dry conditions continued throughout the day. Humidity across the incident dropped to the mid-teens and low 20s. Vegetation has completely dried out and will sustain ignition.Today, crews made good progress mopping up and... Read More.

Continued Roadwork Brings Summer Full of Delays to Plumas

PGE will continue undergrounding power lines along HWY 70 in Western Plumas County this week. A total of 20 miles of overhead lines is expected to go underground to reduce wildfire and increase safety. PG&E says Underground work in local communities can reduce the... Read More.