The 1-4 Peak Incident, the fire that burned along the northern edge of the Susanville city limits on the evening of July 31st, is now under investigation and Cal-FIRE Law enforcement is asking anyone who might have information about the fire to give them a call.
Response to the fire, which burned 259 acres in the Susanville Ranch Park area near Paiute Drive, was nearly immediate – with lots of firefighting resources available to the Susanville Interagency Fire Center.
“Through cooperative efforts from multiple agencies, despite the challenging terrain and winds, the 1-4 Peak Incident, also known as the Peak Incident, was held at 259 acres,” stated Cal-FIRE Information Officer Abby Dawson.
Dawson highlighted the instrumental role of “multiple aircraft, along with ground crews from the Cal-FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit, Susanville City Fire Department, the Janesville Fire Protection District, Susan River Fire Protection District, Lassen National Forest, Northern California District BLM, Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, Susanville Police Department, Lassen Municipal Utility District, and the Susanville Indian Rancheria” in achieving containment.
By 10:00p.m. Thursday, dozer Line, hand lines and hose lays had been established around the entire fire.
Fire personnel will continue mop-up operations over the next few days to ensure secure containment lines.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Cal-FIRE is asking for the public’s help.
“We are asking the public for assistance with any information, photos, or videos that may be of importance regarding the incident and ongoing investigation of the fire,” said Dawson.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Dawson at 1.530.310.2226 or by email at [email protected]
