Wildfire InformationWildfires within Lassen Volcanic National Park will be reported on this page if they exceed low-impact status, which may include rapid growth, increased impacts, or size exceeding 1/4-acre. Active Fires: None On July 15, 2024, the park received about 15 lightning strikes. Three fires resulted and have been contained. Arial reconnaissance of the park the following two days did not discover any new fires. The fires include:
Dixie Post-Fire RecoveryThe 2021 Dixie Fire reached 100% containment on October 26, 2021 with a total size of 963,309 acres including 73,240 acres within the park. Learn more about Dixie Fire effects within the park and Dixie Fire recovery. New! Hazard Tree Removal ProjectCrews are removing hazard trees burned from the park highway and Warner Valley and Juniper Lake Areas as part of the 2021 Dixie Fire Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER). Hazard trees pose a threat to safety or infrastructure and are identified by a blue paint mark. Expect temporary traffic control and changes to parking areas in active work zones. Please keep a safe distance from workers and equipment. Prescribed BurningLassen Volcanic National Park will continue prescribed burning in winter 2024/2025 as conditions permit. Smoke from prescribed burns may be visible within and outside of the park. Air quality information including Particle Matter (PM2.5) measurements at Manzanita Lake and Mineral is available at on the Air Quality page. Current Fire ActivityPile Burning
November 12 - 15, 2024
All planned burning is contingent upon air quality, resource availability, and weather forecasts. Light smoke may continue for several days after ignition.
Northwest Gateway Project Prescribed BurningPrescribed burning of approximately 65 acres in the northwest corner of the park near the campground, administrative buildings, and park staff residences occurred on November 1, 2023. This is part of the multi-year Northwest Gateway Forest Restoration (NWG) Project and involves the reintroduction of fire to areas that were previously treated by mechanical thinning. |
Last updated: November 12, 2024