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Press Release by CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit

CAL FIRE in cooperation with the City of Susanville Fire Department, Susan River Fire Protection District and the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting prescribed burning operations in the area of Riverside Drive, south of the Susan River in the general area of the Old SPI Mill site, in Susanville, California. 

Burn operations are scheduled for Thursday August 29th when conditions are favorable, and may be potentially ongoing for the next 2 weeks. Fire Suppression resources will be actively working in that area, smoke will be visible, however, there is no need to report this fire. 

This area is frequently plagued with nuisance fires during peak fire season causing dangerous conditions to the city’s residents and Susan River Walk users. The purpose of the project is to reduce the fuels available for fire starts prior to the onset of prolonged extreme heat and severe conditions that the area experiences during the summer months, the result will lessen the impacts from future unwanted fires to the nearby homes and infrastructure.

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