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Record-Breaking Heatwave Continues; Fire Risks Increase

Tuesday, July 9

The region remains under an intense, long-duration heatwave with record-breaking temperatures that are highly probable, yet there's a bit of relief in sight, according to the National Weather Service.Despite dry air allowing for cooler nights, overnight lows remain 10-15 degrees above normal, exacerbating the... Read More.

Tis the Season- Amidst Record-Breaking Heatwave Wildfires Pop-up Around the Region

Sunday, July 7

Just as the explosive fire in Butte County, the Thompson Fire, reaches 98% containment as of Monday, July 8th, after exponential growth over the 4th of July holiday, scorching thousands of acres near Oroville, new fires began to take off under record-breaking temperatures.Two new... Read More.

AAA Predicts Record-Breaking Memorial Day Travel as 44 Million Hit the Roads and Skies

Friday, May 24

It’s the busiest travel holiday of the year, and AAA is predicting it to be the biggest Memorial Day yet.AAA analysts expect almost 44 million travelers to hit the roads and air over the long holiday weekend. The travel authority says this year’s total... Read More.

Lassen Fire Safe Council Achieves Record-breaking Year, Treating Nearly 12,000 Acres in 2023- Announces Development of Community Fund to Support Volunteer Fire Departments

Tuesday, January 23

Lassen Fire Safe Council announces a record-breaking year in the number of acres treated in 2023.Nearly 12,000 acres saw work completed to reduce the risk of wildfire around the region and better protect communities.The LFSC team has extended its efforts beyond critical large-scale projects,... Read More.

Reno Tahoe Airport Sees Record-Breaking Travelers this Novmeber

Wednesday, November 23

As you head to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport for your Thanksgiving travel, be prepared to see a record-breaking amount of travelers. The airport authority says it is experiencing the highest November passenger numbers since 2008. Over the holiday weekend, they expect around 60,000 travelers,... Read More.