Big Valley RX Burn Postponed Due to Weather

The prescribed burn at Ash Creek Wildlife Refuge in Big Valley, originally scheduled for Thursday, September 5th, has been postponed by officials due to unfavorable weather conditions. CAL FIRE, in partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, had planned to conduct the... Read More.

Smoke Alert- Old Mill RX Burn Begins

The prescribed burn operation is underway. Fire suppression resources will be working in the area of the Old Mill. Smoke is visible, however, there is no need to report. Original Story:CAL FIRE in cooperation with the City of Susanville Fire Department, Susan River Fire... Read More.

Cal Fire LMU Resumes Old Mill Live Fire RX Burn

CAL FIRE in cooperation with the City of Susanville Fire Department, Susan River Fire Protection District and the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting prescribed burning operations in the area of Riverside Drive, south of the Susan River in the general area of... Read More.

Midwives can be an Rx to America’s maternal mortality crisis

(NEW YORK) -- Ashley Watts is getting ready to become a first-time mom.“This pregnancy ride has been very fulfilling,” Watts, 32, told ABC News.For Watts, this pregnancy journey is different. She has previously suffered five pregnancy losses, telling ABC News that she now suffers... Read More.

CalFire Lassen Modoc Unit Postpones RX Burn Amid State Wildfires

There’s an update to the prescribed burn in Susanville at the Old Mill site. Calfire has postponed the burns until further notice as wildfires are popping up throughout the region specifically in neighboring counties.Large-scale fires in Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Siskiyou counties promoted several... Read More.
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Smoke Visible from RX Burns in Eastern Plumas

Firefighters from the Feather River Ranger District of Plumas National Forest are set to start prescribed burns near Valley Creek, about 4 miles from La Porte, conditions permitting. FF are targeting around 140 acres, which might continue through Friday.This burn is part of the... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Begins Spring RX Burn Projects

Starting today, the Lassen National Forest initiates its prescribed burn program across its three ranger districts. Forest officials say you can expect to see smoke in the area as operations begin.Fire teams will work to conduct pile burns covering around 3600 acres across the... Read More.

Lassen National Forest Begins New RX Burns as Weather Holds

The Lassen National Forest provides updates on recent prescribed fire projects. A new operation has been launched in the Almanor Ranger District at the Sugar Pine Flat pile burn in the Dry Lake Area.A week-long project on the Hat Creek Ranger District is expected... Read More.

LNF Resume RX Burns on Diamond Mtn Thru Tomorrow

Smoke will be visible to Janesville and Susanville today through Thursday.The Lassen National Forest says pile burns resumed as weather conditions have improved.The operation is being conducted on Diamond Mountain. Many are visiting the forest area hunting for Christmas trees; you are asked to... Read More.

Plumas and Lassen National Forests Update Fall RX Pile Burns

Plumas National Forest updates Fall Piles burn operations with more scheduled today to bring smoke impacts to the Eastern Plumas and Janesville.Crews continue in the Bucks Lake area, wrapping up the remaining few acres of piles today, and firefighters will also begin pile burning... Read More.