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

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...

Lightning Sparks Two Forest Fires in the Lassen NF

Lightning has caused two fires to spark in the Lassen National Forest. These fires are currently designated as H-1 Fire in the Thousand Lakes Wilderness & L-1 Fire on the Almanor Ranger District near Philbrook Reservoir in Butte county.The H-1 Fire is a 10th...

Lightning Sparks Dozens of Small Fires Thru National Forests

Over a dozen small fires have popped up throughout the region's national forests as Thunderstorms produce multiple lightning strikes. One just sparking on the Almanor Ranger District, in the Lassen National Forest at the McClure Place trailhead. That's 5 miles southeast of Paynes Creek....

Hold Over Lightning Strike Sparks Fire Near Quincy

Plumas National Forest firefighters battled a hold-over lightning fire in Butterfly Valley near Quincy on the Mount Hough Ranger District over the weekend.The Butter Fire was caused by a lightning strike that occurred during a severe storm that hit Butterfly Valley last Monday. The...