(SUSANVILLE) Firefighters made progress yesterday constructing fire lines around the 15,000-acre Corral Fire, burning in commercial timber and rangeland about 12 miles northwest of Eagle Lake. Full containment is expected by Monday, July 7.
Approximately 380 firefighters and support personnel are assigned. Crews today are working on completing eight miles of fire line. There are no structures threatened and no threat to the Eagle Lake area. Detailed information is available from the Corral Fire information center, (530) 825-3425.
Fires in the Cub Complex have burned about 4,300 acres on the Lassen National Forest, about 16 miles southwest of Chester. The Onion Fire is 2,258 and 30 percent contained, with full containment expected Monday, July 7. The Cub Fire is zero percent contained at 2,000 acres. There are 685 personnel assigned with more resources arriving today.
Deer Creek Canyon campgrounds are closed. Highway 32 is closed from Highway 36 to 13 miles east of Forest Ranch. The Lassen National Forest has issued a temporary forest closure order on the southern and western parts of the Almanor Ranger District due to fire activity. For detailed information on the fire or closures, visit www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen or call the Cub Fire information center, (530) 258-3932.
In the Lassen National Forest, firewood cutting permits have been suspended, campfires are allowed only in designated campgrounds and recreation sites, and vehicles are restricted to roads and trails. Smoking is allowed only in enclosed vehicles or buildings.
Because of the high fire danger and strain on fire fighting resources, CAL FIRE has announced suspension of all burning permits.
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VOLUNTARY EVACUATION IN PLUMAS COUNTY
(BELDEN) The Plumas County Sheriff in California has issued an evacuation notice for areas around the small community of Belden due to the Belden Fire becoming active this afternoon. The fire is approximately ¼ - 1//2 mile above Highway 70, and currently is holding along a rocky hillside above the state route.
A voluntary evacuation is issued for an area north of Highway 70 above the west end of the Belden community area, in the vicinity of Indian Creek RV Park and the immediate area surrounding Maggie's Maple Leaf, (T25N, R6E, Sec 23 and 24).
A Sheriff's Advisement is issued for the Belden community area south of Highway 70 across the Feather River.
A Voluntary Evacuation notice is issued due to the potential threat to life and property by a wildland fire and residents are encouraged to leave the area. The general public will not be allowed into the area.
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(SUSANVILLE) The Susanville City Council met last night in open session at City Hall.
Items on their agenda included discussion and a public hearing regarding water rates for users of the City of Susanville water system. The discussion will include a conversation about fees and policies for the district.
The city voted last night to adopt the increase in a 5-0 tally. Join us on the news at noon and five for more.
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(SAN FRANCISCO) San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is ending the speculation over whether he is considering a run for governor in 2010.
(SUSANVILLE) The 40th Anniversary of the Miss Lassen Co. Pageant is this year... and in order to kick off the Lassen Co. Fair week we are calling out all former Miss Lassen Counties back to Lassen Co. to celebrate the 40th Anniversary. 
