The Reading Fire is now approximately 9,063 acres and 5% contained.
Late yesterday, a spot fire got established at the base of West Prospect Peak. Due to very dry fuel conditions, firefighters have contended with the fire spotting across the lines.
The Lassen National Forest and Lassen Volcanic National Park are working together and providing a coordinated response to the fire. Smoke impacts will continue for the foreseeable future.
In the interest of public safety Summit Lake Campground has been closed due to increased fire suppression activities in the area. The main park highway (Hwy 89) continues to be closed for from Chaos Crags to Kings Creek. Lost Creek, Crags, Summit Lake campgrounds are closed.
Lassen National Forest has initiated fire emergency closures: Please visit the Lassen National Forest web-site at www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices for further details.
- Plumas National Forest seeks comments on road use, meeting Thursday
- 15th annual century rides scheduled for June 22
- Memorial services scheduled for smokejumper Luke Sheehy
- County offers its own vision for Lake Davis recreation
- Plumas National Forest fire restrictions go into effect June 15
- Interns arrive just in time for free compost workshop
- Delimbinator makes its West Coast debut
- Soroptimists host annual garden tour
- A delicate delicacy Morel hunting in Plumas County
- Protect our creeks this summer


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