Fire Risks are Increasing

Fire risks are increasing as the weather warms in the Lassen Modoc Plumas Unit of CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE stations are fully staffed and ready to respond both locally and statewide.

A dooryard burning suspension (burn ban) went into effect on June 30th at midnight. This means dooryard burning is not allowed during this period of time. The burn ban will continue until formally cancelled by CAL FIRE.

As always, residents need to be safe with fire and pay attention to conditions that will continue to dry out as we move into the summer months.

Did you know that one out of every five human-caused wildland fires is equipment related. Operating any internal combustion engine on any forest-covered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land is against the law unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester. The requirement applies to all portable gasoline-powered machines, including all-terrain vehicles, weed and brush cutters, chainsaws, mowers and motorcycles.

Maintain your equipment in effective working order and ensure the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire by having the correct spark arrester.

For more information on the correct spark arrester for the job, visit the U.S. Forest Service Spark Arrester Guide at http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/prev_ed/spark/sag-index.html, or contact the manufacture of the equipment you are using.

Brad Lutts, Lassen-Modoc-Plumas Unit Chief
Email: brad.lutts@fire.ca.gov