Janesville Fire Department Welcomes New Engine

The Janesville Fire Department celebrated a milestone with a traditional push-in ceremony for its new Engine 421, marking the official start of service for this state-of-the-art addition to the fleet.The push-in ceremony is a time-honored fire service tradition, dating back to the days when... Read More.

Vehicle Engulfed in Flames Near Janesville; Man Escapes Unharmed

Late Tuesday afternoon, the Janesville Fire Protection District, alongside Cal Fire, responded to a vehicle fire that fully engulfed a car in flames. The incident was reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) around 4:30 p.m., near the intersection of Church Street and US... Read More.

Ice Chest with Explosives Found on Indians Rd. in Janesville

On 7/1/24 at about 1750 hours, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) received information regarding possible explosive devices at a residence located on Indians Road. Reporting parties stated they were cleaning up the property and found what appeared to be possible blasting caps in... Read More.

Several Animals Perish in RV Fire off Sears Road in Janesville

The blaze engulfed the RV Wednesday afternoon. Janesville Fire was supported by multiple agencies, including CCC and Susan River Fire, and Cal Fire, along with Sheriff deputies.Initial reports from nearby witnesses alarmed authorities that an individual was believed to be inside the trailer. Upon... Read More.

Janesville Man Killed After Colliding in SxS with a Pickup

Tragedy struck late Saturday evening when a side-by-side truck collided, killing one.On September 15th, around 10 pm, a 58-year-old Janesville man, whose identity has yet to be released by the Lassen County Sheriff Coroner’s office, was driving a Polaris RZR on Lakecrest Rd. at... Read More.