NWS Issues Red Flag Warning

A red flag warning is in place spanning across Northeast California and Northwest Nevada. The warning is in effect from 2 pm this afternoon through Thursday. The National Weather Service is predicting abundant lightning on dry fuels with possible strikes increasing the chance of...

Reno NWS Issues Heat Advisory as Temps Top 100

The Reno National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory as the region braces itself for the hottest temperatures so far seen this year. Temps are expected to be in the triple digits to the weekend with only light winds expected. The...

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...

CALFIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit Issues No Burn Day

The Lassen Modoc Unit Calfire has issued a NO BURN DAY today, April 28th. You will not be allowed for residential dooryard burning in Plumas County, Lassen County, and Modoc County. The no burn is in place due to a forecasted high wind advisory....

Plumas County Issues 1st Bi-Monthly Wildfire Recovery Newsletter

A Bi-Monthly Newsletter for Plumas County THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022 | 9:00 AMA message from PC Office of Emergency ServicesMy name is Pamella Courtright and I am the Sheriff’s Emergency Services Coordinator/Deputy OESDirector for Plumas County. I have been with the Sheriff’s Office for almost...

CA DMV issues Second Extension for Commercial Driver’s License

CA DMV issues a second extension for your commercial driver’s license, learners permit, endorsements and special certificate. Licenses and permits that were set to expire in March of 2020 to February of 2022 were set to expire by November 30th of this year. The...

Lassen County Sheriff issues new Evacuation Orders

Lassen County Sheriff's OfficePUBLIC NOTICE 8/17/2021 11:30am NEW EVACUATION ORDERS AND WARNINGS The emergency alert zone map can be accessed at: community.zonehaven.com NEW MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for east of Hwy 395 from the Milford Grade intersection south to the Flux Rd intersection NEW EVACUATION WARNINGS...

Lassen National Forest issues the Dixie Fire Closure Order

Lassen National Forest issues the Dixie Fire Closure Order The Lassen National Forest (LNF) implements Forest Order 06-21-04 (Dixie Fire Closure Order) to protect public health and safety. The Dixie Fire is exhibiting extreme fire behavior and has grown to over 2,250 acres. This Closure Order will facilitate...