No Tobin fire; air resources canceled
The Forest Service is reporting that air resources have been canceled for the fire reported to be near Tobin/Jackass Creek…
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Reports of two fires
Update: The Forest Service is reporting that a fire has not been confirmed by Tobin, but smoke has been reported….
Read moreCaltrans announces up to 1 hour delays
Caltrans has announced that motorists traveling on Highway 70 east of Quincy may experience one hour delays on the three…
Read moreMurphy Fire 100 percent contained
The Murphy Fire, which broke out in the early morning hours of Aug. 7 in the Feather River Canyon near…
Read moreMurphy Fire now 90 percent contained
Great news. The Forest Service is reporting that the Murphy Fire is now 90 percent contained and still holding at…
Read moreMurphy Fire Day 4
The Murphy Fire, which broke out in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 7, northwest of Belden, is at…
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Murphy Fire Day 3
By Will Farris Concerns for a predicted increase in local winds at 2 p.m. today, caused a type 2 fire…
Read moreMurphy Fire Day 2
5:45 p.m. update: The Plumas County Sheriff is lifting the voluntary evacuation (precautionary warning) in the Feather River Canyon effective…
Read moreHighway 70 open with controlled traffic
Highway 70 was closed last evening but is again open with controlled traffic. The situation could change as firefighters continue…
Read moreVoluntary evacuations in Feather River Canyon
7:45 p.m.: The CHP reports that Highway 70 is closed between the Greenville Wye and Jarbo Gap due to the…
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