Plumas National Forest firefighters are currently fighting 4 suspected lightning fires on the Beckwourth Ranger District following the thunderstorm this afternoon. The 4 lightning strikes were outside the storm’s rain core over dry fuels.
The Mill, Mill 2 and Mill 3 fires are burning near Whitehawk Ranch. The Mill Fire is the largest, with Mill 2 and Mill 3 smaller and to the west.
The Smith Fire is north of California State Highway 70, between Smith Peak and Maybe.
All 4 fires have potential to grow due to wind, slope and ongoing dry conditions where they are burning. There is not estimated acreage at this time.
Firefighters are working with Plumas County Sheriff on possible evacuations.
Area residents in Whitehawk Ranch, Gold Mountain, Clio and the south side of Portola are advised to be aware of their surroundings and pack a go bag. (In evacuation terms, firefighters advise we are likely past “get ready” and are at “get set” - be ready for “go” if it becomes necessary.) Residents are asked to evacuate when needed so firefighters can focus on fighting the fires.
The public is asked to avoid the area and watch for firefighter traffic. This will also help ensure roadways are clear for residents if they need to evacuate.
News release and more information coming soon.
The Mill, Mill 2 and Mill 3 fires are burning near Whitehawk Ranch. The Mill Fire is the largest, with Mill 2 and Mill 3 smaller and to the west.
The Smith Fire is north of California State Highway 70, between Smith Peak and Maybe.
All 4 fires have potential to grow due to wind, slope and ongoing dry conditions where they are burning. There is not estimated acreage at this time.
Firefighters are working with Plumas County Sheriff on possible evacuations.
Area residents in Whitehawk Ranch, Gold Mountain, Clio and the south side of Portola are advised to be aware of their surroundings and pack a go bag. (In evacuation terms, firefighters advise we are likely past “get ready” and are at “get set” - be ready for “go” if it becomes necessary.) Residents are asked to evacuate when needed so firefighters can focus on fighting the fires.
The public is asked to avoid the area and watch for firefighter traffic. This will also help ensure roadways are clear for residents if they need to evacuate.
News release and more information coming soon.
