CHALLENGE, Calif. — Last night firefighters responded to the La Porte Fire on the Plumas National Forest Feather River Ranger District.
The fire was reported late last night. Firefighters from multiple agencies responded, including the Plumas National Forest, CAL FIRE Nevada, Yuba, Placer Unit, CAL FIRE Butte County Fire Department, Foothill Fire, and Dobbins Fire. Firefighting resources worked through the night on fire suppression and work has continued today.
The La Porte Fire is located approximately a quarter of a mile north of La Porte Road near Woodleaf. It is burning on National Forest System and private lands. The cause is under investigation.
Currently it is approximately 15 acres with a hoselay around it. Resources are continuing to work towards containment and control.
There has been smoke in the area, including impacts to La Porte Road last night and today. Smoke is expected to continue to affect the area and is likely to settle overnight.
Drivers in the area on La Porte Road and nearby forest roads are asked to use caution when visibility is reduced, as well as to watch for increased firefighter traffic in the area.
The quick response by firefighters from multiple agencies helped keep this fire relatively small. Even though conditions are still somewhat wet and there are cooler temperatures and a chance of precipitation in the forecast, area residents and visitors are asked to use caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Please report suspected wildfires by calling 911.
For more information on the Plumas National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/plumas or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USFSPlumas.
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