Two wildfires burning in Plumas County have charred nearly a thousand acres, with large plumes of smoke from the two blazes visible here in the Honey Lake Valley.
Peak Fire
The larger of the two fires on the Plumas National Forest is the 750 acre Peak Fire, burning in timber and brush at base of the Squaw Peak area off Beckwourth-Genesee Road in Eastern Plumas County.
According to crews on the ground late Sunday evening, the fire saw active spotting during the afternoon and is now reported as 30% contained with full containment expected Wednesday morning.
No structures are threatened.
Fire crews worked the fire very actively through the night to take advantage of higher humidity. Air tankers and helicopters will again begin working the fire early this morning.
Chips Fire
The Chips Fire, burning in the Feather River Canyon above Highway 70, is approximately 150 acres with about 230 firefighters on scene. Firefighters include 8 hand crews, 6 engines and various aerial resources including helicopters and air tankers.
According to the latest Plumas National Forest information the fire has crossed the ridge between Chips Creek and Indian Creek drainages.
Ben Lomond and Indian Creek trails are closed. Also, the Pacific Crest Trail is closed between Beldon on Highway 70 and Highway 36.
No structures are threatened currently and all roads and campgrounds are currently open. Smoke is settling in the canyon and nearby areas including Butte Lake, Lake Almanor and traveling aloft towards us here in the Honey Lake Valley.
Travelers along Highway 70 should check road conditions before they travel. The fire was discovered about 1:15a.m. on Sunday, July 29th about mid slope, one mile up the Chips Creek drainage in the Feather River Canyon.
