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Major lithium battery fire in Monterey County prompts evacuations and Health Warnings

Friday, January 17

A major fire broke out at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County, California, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, around 3:00 p.m.The blaze sent towering flames and toxic black smoke into the air, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people and the closure... Read More.

Wharf Collapse Sends Workers into Ocean as Santa Cruz Battles High Surf Warnings

Tuesday, December 24

Santa Cruz fire confirmed a 150 foot portion of the wharf fell into the water, taking three construction workers down into the ocean. Two of the victims were rescued by lifeguards and one victim was able to get out of the water on their own.No... Read More.

Power Restoration Progresses After PG&E Safety Shutdown Amid Red Flag Warnings

Thursday, November 7

PG&E has given the all-clear. Crews began inspecting equipment and making repairs where needed before restoration around 4:30 WednesdayThe utility shut off the lights to 22,000 customers as red flag warnings covered the state, and peak wind gusts were observed at 88 mph in... Read More.

Bear Fire Grows to 2,000 Acres as of Tuesday Evening, Prompting Widened Evacuation Warnings

Wednesday, September 4

The Bear Fire, burning in Sierra County near Loyalton has expanded to 2,000 acres as of Tuesday evening. Firefighters are facing challenges due to the blaze burning in steep terrain, with afternoon winds further intensifying the fire's behavior.Fire officials report that crews are actively... Read More.

Update on the Park Fire: No Significant Changes for Third Day; Evacuation Warnings Lifted

Thursday, August 15

For the third consecutive day, there have been no major changes in the Park Fire's status. The Plumas County Sheriff's Office has lifted all evacuation warnings.State Route 32 has reopened, but State Route 36 remains closed from the SR 32 junction to Mineral.According to... Read More.

Evacuation Warnings Extended in Plumas County as Park Fire’s Southeast Flank Intensifies

Tuesday, July 30

The Park Fire remains a fluid landscape as evacuations are downgraded, then brought back, and new ones are created as the 6th largest wildfire in CA history rages to over 370,000 acres.CALFIRE’s latest update Monday evening shows that containment has increased to 14%.As... Read More.

Flash Flood Warnings as Tropical Storm Hilary to Impact NE CA

Thursday, August 17

Tropical storm Hilary, reaching hurricane status, may bring flash flood warnings to NE California. The National Weather Service in Reno predicts a marginal risk that storm activity will bring downpours exceeding an inch of rainfall. Over burn scars, this heavy rain can produce... Read More.

After 3 Days, Flood Evacuation Warnings are Lifted

Friday, March 17

Flood Evacuation warnings have been lifted by the Plumas County Sheriffs' office.As of last evening, river levels had receded enough to reduce the threat for homes along the Middle fork of the feather river from Cromberg, Portola, to Graeagle. Homes were under the warning... Read More.

Portola Schools Canceled Due to Evac Warnings

Tuesday, March 14

Due to evacuation warnings and road closures in the eastern part of Plumas County, C. Roy Carmichael and Portola Jr.Sr. High School will be closed today, March 14, 2023. All other Plumas Unified schools will be on a two-hour delay so we can evaluate road... Read More.

‘Double Dose’ of Heavy Snow, NOAA Issuing Blizzard Warnings

Monday, February 27

Blizzard warnings are in effect today for parts of Plumas county through Lassen as the region prepares for more impactful winter storms.The Reno National Weather Service says the Sierra will face a ‘double dose’ of heavy snow, with an initial cold front followed by... Read More.

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Major lithium battery fire in Monterey County prompts evacuations and Health Warnings

Wharf Collapse Sends Workers into Ocean as Santa Cruz Battles High Surf Warnings

Power Restoration Progresses After PG&E Safety Shutdown Amid Red Flag Warnings

Bear Fire Grows to 2,000 Acres as of Tuesday Evening, Prompting Widened Evacuation Warnings

Update on the Park Fire: No Significant Changes for Third Day; Evacuation Warnings Lifted

Evacuation Warnings Extended in Plumas County as Park Fire’s Southeast Flank Intensifies

Flash Flood Warnings as Tropical Storm Hilary to Impact NE CA

After 3 Days, Flood Evacuation Warnings are Lifted

Portola Schools Canceled Due to Evac Warnings

‘Double Dose’ of Heavy Snow, NOAA Issuing Blizzard Warnings

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