Fire News Alerts

Investigations Underway for Suspicious Fires in Mammoth

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Mammoth Lakes, Calif., September 17, 2025 – Over the last couple of weeks, there have been multiple suspicious fires in the Mammoth Lakes area, both on the Inyo National Forest and within the Town of Mammoth Lakes. A multi-agency task force, consisting of investigators from the USDA Forest Service, Law Enforcement and Investigations, and the … Read more

Gold Complex Fire Morning Update – Plumas National Forest

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QUINCY, CA — Firefighters are continuing to work on initial attack and suppression of yesterday’s lightning fires ignited on the Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District.  The fires make up the Gold Complex. The Mill Fire, located near Whitehawk Ranch, is estimated to be more than 1,600 acres this morning and the main fire has … Read more

California State Parks Urges Public to Limit Outdoor Activities During Hurricane Hilary

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SACRAMENTO, Calif.— With Hurricane Hilary expected to impact several parts of California this weekend and early next week, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks ) is urging the public to limit outdoor recreation during the storm. Potential heavy rain, strong wind gusts, rip currents, storm surges, flash floods, etc., can be dangerous in … Read more

Mosquito Fire Continues Growth, now at 17% containment

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Firefighter Mosquito fire - Eldorado county

Evacuation Still in Place but winds and crews have had favorable success around threatened communities. Eldorado and Placer Counties – Fire updates – September 13, 2022- The mosquito fire driven by westerly winds and historically dry conditions in the fuel has continued to grow. Now at an estimated 49, 761 acres, with only 17% containment … Read more

Explosive Fire Behavior Causes Rapid growth of Mosquito Fire

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Eldorado and Placer County – September 9, 2022 Fire Updates: Fire Update: Mosquito fire – September 9, 2022 – 9:00 am – Today’s operational period saw the continued extreme growth of the Mosquito Fire, as it has now burned 13,704 acres and progressed into El Dorado County. Fire activity has included crown runs and spotting … Read more

Escaped Campfire Causes Wildfire in Mammoth Lakes

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Illegal Campfires On Public and Federal Lands Continues to Be a Problem MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. —September 8, 2022 – On Labor Day evening, September 5, a small fire broke out just north of the Mammoth Scenic Loop, named the Scenic Fire. The following day, investigators officially concluded the fire was caused by an illegal campfire … Read more

Fire Restrictions Began July 9th on the Eldorado National Forest

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Eldorado National Forest – July 12, 2022 – Fire restrictions go into effect Saturday, July 9, 2022 on the Eldorado National Forest under Forest Order 03-22-12 . Wood and charcoal fires will be restricted to metal fire rings and grills in designated developed recreation sites listed in the order on Exhibit A. All other campfires are prohibited … Read more

The Preventive First Aid That is Saving Mariposa Grove from the Washburn Fire

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Setting Backburn and Setting Off Sprinkler Systems Saving Mariposa Grove Yosemite National Park – Fire News – July 12, 2022 – The Washburn Fire was reported on July 7th, near the Washburn Trail in the Mariposa Grove area ofYosemite National Park. Dry conditions and hotter weather patterns helped this fire spread quickly closing access the … Read more

Washburn Fire Causing Many Concerns in Yosemite National Park

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Growing Wildfire Closes Popular Yosemite Entrance, Threatens Mariposa Grove, Causes Evacuations and Provides Toxic Air Quality to Yosemite Guests Yosemite National Park – July 11,2022 – The Washburn Fire which started last week near Yosemite National Park continues to grow and threaten the park & regions historic trees and structures. The fire had increased in … Read more