Plumas County Fire News

July 24, 2024 Post a Comment

Plumas county fire news

The 2021 Dixie Fire burned significant portions of Plumas County's forested lands, the Feather River Canyon, and communities along the highway 89 corridor. The Dixie Fire started on July 13, 2021, and was not completely out until Oct 25, 2021. It is the second largest single-ignition wildfire in California's history.

Where is the smoke in Plumas County coming from?

Plumas News checked with the Forest Service and the smoke is coming from the Mosquito Fire in Placer County.

What is the name of the fire in Plumas County?

Dixie Fire
A pyrocumulus cloud rising from the Dixie Fire, looking east from a country road north of Chico on the evening of July 22, 2021
Location	Northern California Butte County Plumas County Shasta County Tehama County Lassen County
Coordinates	39.819°N 121.419°W
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Is the Plumas National Forest closed?

Fire Restrictions: Effective November 1, 2022, the Plumas National Forest is extending Stage I Fire Restrictions. This is due to ongoing dry fuel conditions and increased fire danger.

What fire was in Susanville?

The 9,564-acre Hog Fire started ten miles west of Susanville in the Hog Flat Reservoir on July 18th. It's currently 98% contained and has destroyed two buildings. CAL FIRE says 170 buildings were previously threatened.

Where is the crooks fire burning?

U.S. Forest Service The Crooks Fire began on April 18, 2022 about 10 miles south of the Prescott-Bradshaw Ranger District near Mt. Union.

Is smoke from West Coast fires reaching East Coast?

Smoke from fires on the West Coast and in Canada has traveled into the atmosphere and drifted east. The smoke has reached the East Coast and affected the Air Quality Index in a number of states. It is also brining places prettier sunsets and hazy skies, a meteorologist said.

Is the smoke from the West Coast coming to the East Coast?

Smoke from Western wildfires is harming air quality on the East Coast. Wildfire smoke from Canada and the U.S. West spread across the country this week, creating haze-filled skies and unhealthy air quality as far away as New York and Pennsylvania.

Is the smoke from the west coast reaching the East Coast?

All the smoke from the western wildfires has drifted all the way to the East Coast. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Crews continue to battle major wildfires burning in California and several western states.

How much of Plumas County has burned?

The Plumas National Forest is 1.1 million acres, and the fire has burned about 70% of the preserve. Bauer said his team treats about 30% of it, but to be successful, they would have to provide fuel treatment to about 60% of the landscape.

How close to Susanville is the Dixie Fire?

It is six miles west of Susanville.

Who started Dixie Fire?

The Dixie Fire, visible from Highway 70, along the Feather River on Wednesday, July 20, 2021. Cal Fire investigators announced Tuesday night that the massive Dixie Fire in Northern California was caused by a tree contacting a PG&E distribution line west of the Cresta Dam.

Are there wolves in Plumas County?

The Lassen pack, located in Lassen and Plumas counties in northeastern California, produced five pups, while the Whaleback pack, which is mostly in Siskiyou County in Northern California, had at least six pups, according to a report published Tuesday by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Why are all the California National Forests closed?

Every National Forest In California Is Closing Because Of Wildfire Risk.

Why are California forests closed?

To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California.

Where is the fire near Susanville CA?

Susanville, CA (June 10, 2022) — A wildfire was reported Thursday evening around 6:30 p.m. in the Ishi Wilderness of Lassen National Forest. The fire is located north of Cohasset, CA, in the Graham Pinery area near Wildcat Creek.

What started Caldor Fire?

Caldor Fire by the numbers The Caldor Fire started on Aug. 14, 2021, just east of Omo Ranch and south of the community of Grizzly Flats. A father and son were arrested months later, accused of starting the fire.

What are the 5 largest fires in California?

Largest California wildfires

AUGUST COMPLEX (2020) 1,032,648.
DIXIE (2021) 963,309.
MENDOCINO COMPLEX (2018) 459,123.
SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (2020) 396,624.
CREEK (2020) 379,895.
LNU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (2020) 363,220.
NORTH COMPLEX (2020) 318,935.
RUSH (2012) 315,577.

What caused crooks fire?

The fire burned more than 9,000 acres, and officials believe it was human-caused. Containment is at 100%. More than 100 firefighting personnel battled the fire.

Is Lynx Lake open after Crooks fire?

The closure includes all surrounding trails and recreation areas. LYNX LAKE IS IN THE RESTRICTED CLOSURE AREA, AND IS UNABLE TO BE ACCESSED. The Crooks Fire is currently at 1600 acres.