Debra Moore, Managing Editor, Author at Plumas News

Authorized drone to fly over fire today

The Plumas National Forest will be flying a drone over the Minerva Fire this morning, Aug. 14. This drone can …

According to the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office, a 23-year-old man shot two men after they forced entry into his residence …

10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 13: Incident command announced this morning that it is pushing the containment date for the Minerva …

8:10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11: Incident command reports that the Minerva Fire is now 98 percent contained with 100 percent …

4:45 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11: Sheriff Greg Hagwood said that detectives from his office, along with a forensic team from …

8:15 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 10: The Minerva Fire is now 95 percent contained. It stands at 4,310 acres with 742 …

8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9: Incident command is reporting that the Minerva Fire is now 91 percent contained, stands at …

10 a.m. update: The outpouring of support from Quincy residents to the firefighters has captured the notice of the LA …

Noon update: According to incident command, crews worked through the night on the Minerva Fire monitoring fire lines. The fixed …

7:40 p.m: The Forest is reporting that the Mahogany Fire, north of Lake Davis is contained. A new fire (Dixie) is reported …