Plumas Fire Map

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Plumas fire map

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.

Is 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 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
Statistics

Where is Six Rivers fire?

Description: The fire was located at Interstate 5 and Grapevine Rd in the Grapevine in Southern California.

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 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.

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.

What national forests are closing in California?

Dry conditions in the Cleveland National Forest, prompt federal officials to close the forest to the public on Aug. 31, 2021.

Are they closing all national forests in California?

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.

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.

What town was destroyed by the Dixie Fire?

Before it grew to nearly 1m acres and became the first known blaze to crest the Sierra Nevada, the Dixie fire destroyed Greenville in about 30 minutes, wiping away more than a century of history, displacing hundreds of residents and inflaming fears in a region already shaken by years of deadly fires.

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.

What fire is causing smoke in Mammoth Lakes?

Current as of	6/16/2021, 9:42:42 PM
Incident Type	Wildfire
Cause	Lightning
Date of Origin	Saturday June 05th, 2021 approx. 11:55 AM
Location	1 Mile South of Mammoth Creek Village

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.

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 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.

Are there any wildfires near Susanville California?

2020 Lassen County, California wildfires
The Hog Fire near Susanville
Statistics
Total fires	7
Total area	203,296

Are there bears in Plumas County?

Many Plumas County residents have recent tales of bear sightings and encounters. There are weekly calls logged in the Sheriff's Blotter of residents with bear problems, including bears accessing vehicles' interiors and causing damage.

What is Plumas County known for?

Family recreational opportunities abound in Plumas County or within driving distance and include several tournament golf courses. Numerous lakes and mountain streams create a playground for those who love the water. Framed by mountain ranges, the area is also a mecca for hiking and skiing.