Lightning Fires on the Rise From Recent Storms

Plumas National Forest faces multiple lightning fires

Firefighters are actively managing nine lightning fires in Plumas National Forest, with no threat to communities or structures. Stay alert for more thunderstorms on Monday and remember to report any suspected wildfires to help keep the area safe.

Firefighters continue working Monday to contain lightning-caused fires within Plumas National Forest

Fire crews are working to contain a series of small lightning fires sparked by weekend thunderstorms on the Plumas National Forest.

Lightning fires on the rise from recent storms

Numerous new fires have popped up after thunderstorms rolled through the region Sunday.

Firefighters responding to lightning fires on Plumas National Forest

QUINCY, Calif., August 25, 2025 — This morning firefighters on the Plumas National Forest are continuing to respond to lightning fires as they are discovered in the area following thunderstorm activity that started Saturday. So far there have been nine confirmed lightning fires across the Beckwourth and Mount Hough Ranger Districts.  The largest is approximately […] The post Firefighters responding to lightning fires on Plumas National Forest ap…