Twain, CA, July 15, 2026 — Firefighters are continuing to make good progress on the Twain Fire, located on the Plumas National Forest north of California State Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon.
Despite conditions being hot and dry today, with temperatures in the upper 90s, firefighters are reporting approximately 75 percent containment this evening.
The fire is holding at 276 acres. Firefighters are continuing to work on securing fireline and mop up.
Traffic controls in the area on Highway 70 will lift tonight. However, they are expected to be in place during daytime hours Thursday through Saturday due to safety concerns, including rolling debris as firefighters work to control the fire above the highway and heavy firefighter traffic.
Plumas National Forest Fire and incident leadership appreciate Cal Trans District 2 leadership and employees for providing 24-hour traffic controls since the fire was reported last Saturday. This was critical for firefighter and public safety.
Area residents and visitors should watch for increased firefighting traffic area, especially in the morning and evening. It’s advised to reduce speed and be prepared to slow down for firefighting equipment entering and exiting the highway in the area around Twain.
While fuels are continuing to burn within the firelines, there is less smoke being produced and smoke impacts are light on the highway and in nearby communities.
The Pacific Crest Trail is open and there are no significant impacts from the fire. Hikers may experience some light, short duration smoke.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fuels on the Plumas National Forest are very dry and wildfires can grow quickly, especially with hot temperatures and afternoon winds. Area residents and visitors are asked to be careful with anything that can spark a wildfire and to help prevent additional fires. The public can also 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.
About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in worldclass science and technology and rooted in communities, the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
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