Tamara Schmidt, Public Affairs Officer, Plumas National Forest

QUINCY, CA — The Plumas National Forest is moving into Stage II Fire Restrictions tomorrow, Thursday, August 4. Despite recent thunderstorms and rain showers, fire danger is steadily increasing.  Extended hot, dry summer weather has dried forest fuels. The extended forecast in the mountains includes dry weather and high temperatures ranging from the upper 80s […]

QUINCY, CA — Plumas National Forest Fire and Aviation resources will be on extended staffing for all resources until 8 p.m. and there will be 24-hour staffing across the forest due to increased fire danger and widespread lightning. The Mount Hough Ranger District is currently in a lightning plan due to this afternoon’s thunderstorms.  While […]

QUINCY, CA — The Plumas National Forest is entering Stage I Fire Restrictions today, Friday, July 1, ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend. Fire danger in the area is increasing as hot, summer weather continues in the area and fuel conditions across the forest are drying. In Stage I Fire Restrictions, campfires are only […]

QUINCY, CA — After a week that included hot weather, widespread rain and thunderstorms, landslides and gusty winds, area residents and visitors planning to recreate on the Plumas National Forest this weekend are encouraged to plan their trip and be prepared for changing conditions. While last weekend’s storm only produced three lightning strikes on the […]

QUINCY, CA — Several recreation sites on the Plumas National Forest are opening this weekend, with additional sites opening in the coming weeks as the summer recreation season starts. Opening tomorrow, Friday, May 20, are numerous sites in the Feather River Canyon, Lake Davis Recreation Area, Frenchman Lake, Antelope Lake Recreation Area, Bucks Lake Recreation […]

April 10, 2022 at 3:21 PM Update Firefighters are continuing to work on fire that expanded yesterday from the pile burning near Antelope Lake on the Mount Hough Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest. Firefighters using GPS measure the fire to be 42 acres.  There is hose and dozer line surrounding the fire, with […]