More Smoke Visible as Pile Burn Operations Continue

Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest are continuing extensive pile-burning efforts this week, aiming to reduce wildfire risk across key areas. In the Beckwourth Ranger District, 100 acres were burned near Gold Lake today, with an additional 90 acres planned for tomorrow near Gold...

Expect Smoke as Prescribed Fire Operations Continue on the Lassen National Forest

Communities across Lassen should anticipate visible smoke as the Almanor, Hat Creek, and Eagle Lake Ranger Districts conduct prescribed fire operations. These burns aim to reduce wildfire risks by clearing hand and machine piles in targeted areas.Last week, the Almanor Ranger District successfully burned...

A look at Trumps transgender operations on illegal aliens debate claim

(WASHINGTON) -- During the presidential debate Tuesday, former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris on her support for taxpayer-funded medical care for transgender individuals.“Now she wants to do transgender operations on illegal aliens that are in prison,” Trump said. “This is a...

Understanding Mop-Up Operations in Wildfire Suppression

As firefighters continue their relentless battle against wildfires, understanding the critical processes such as the process mop-up is essential to appreciating the extensive efforts involved in wildfire suppression.What is Mop-Up?Mop-up is a labor-intensive operation conducted by wildland firefighters to extinguish residual fire and prevent...

U.S. Forest Service Updates 4 County Supervisors on Status of Operations

In a joint meeting with 20 Supervisors from Lassen, Plumas, Sierra, and Modoc County the US Forest Service detailed their status of operations in Northern California and the Pacific Southwest Region. Regional Forester Jennifer Eberlein along with the Forest Supervisors on the Lassen, Modoc,...