Volume XVI Issue 251

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

“CalFire E2261 arrived on scene and encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the residence. E2261 was advised that there was a person still inside the residence confined to a bed and unable to get out of the home,” details Susanville Fire Department Captain Dale Johnson.

The crew from Engine 2261, along with members of the Susanville Police Dept made entry into the front of the house and successfully removed the occupant.

Susanville City Fire Truck 1 arrived on scene and immediately upgraded the response to a working structure fire, requesting SEMSA for treatment and transport of the rescued occupant.

All three engines worked together to extinguish the house fire and a shed fire next door.

“CDCR E5210 arrived on scene and assisted with extinguishment and salvage and overhaul. The fire damage was limited to the back 3 rooms of the residence with smoke damage throughout the rest of the residence.”

The residence was deemed uninhabitable and red tagged by the city building department.

“Once the overhaul was completed, a fire investigation began. The fire was determined to have originated in the backyard of the residence; however, the cause is still under investigation. Investigators are waiting to review surveillance camera footage from the surrounding area.”

There were smoke inhalation injuries suffered by the rescued occupant and two cats perished inside the residence due to smoke inhalation. There were no firefighter injuries.

The Susanville Fire Department was supported by CalFire, Susan River Fire District, CDCR Fire, Janesville Fire, City of Susanville Gas, Water and Building Departments, LMUD and the Susanville Police Department.

“The Susanville City Fire Department wants to remind citizens to dispose of burning items properly and to make sure you have the correct amount of working smoke detectors in your residence.”

Along with the amazing lineup of top artists the festival will also feature local live music and games during the day, on-site camping for festivalgoers, food and merch vendors, an after party, and the World’s Smallest Bar Crawl.

“The World’s Smallest Bar Crawl is going to be so much fun,” says Midgley. “The festival will have several themed bars on the festival grounds where people can go back and forth sampling a variety of craft beer, hard seltzer, and spirits.”

Passes and camping for The Hidden Woods Music Festival are on sale now. Click here to head over to www.hiddenwoodsmusicfest.com.

• Building, maintaining, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal, coal, and briquettes, except in developed recreation sites listed in Exhibit A of Forest Order 06-24-04.
• Smoking (except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site listed in Exhibit A of Forest Order 06-24-04, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material.)
• Welding, or operating any acetylene or other torch with an open flame.
• Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device that is properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order.

Persons not exempt from Forest Order 06-24-04:

• Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions, except for the specific exemption listed below.
• Persons with a Special Use Permit from the Forest Service for a recreation residence on the Lassen National Forest are not exempt from the prohibitions, except for the specific exemptions listed below.
• Persons with a valid Forest Service fuelwood permit are not exempt from the prohibitions, except for the specific exemption listed below.

Persons exempt from Forest Order 06-24-04:

• Persons with a Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
• Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit when using a portable stove or lantern using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel.
• Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
• Persons with a Special Use Permit from the Forest Service for a recreation residence on the Lassen National Forest are exempt from Prohibition Numbers 1, 2, and 4, only at their recreation residences.
• Persons with a valid Forest Service fuelwood permit may use a chainsaw to cut fuelwood, provided that the cutting is done in compliance with the terms of the permit.
• Explosives and fireworks are never allowed on Lassen National Forest. Reference Forest Service Region Wide Order 22-02.

Violations could result in mandatory appearance in a federal court, fines, and/or jail time.

The Lassen National Forest fire restrictions do not prohibit target shooting. However, all existing regulations pertaining to discharging a firearm still apply.

According to Forest Service Public Affairs Officer Amber Marshall, Forest managers consider several factors before implementing fire restrictions or forest closures, including current fire danger and fire activity, local, regional and national fire preparedness levels, expected weather conditions, availability of firefighting resources, and the economic impacts on businesses and communities.

“The Lassen National Forest conducted consultation with other neighboring units including CALFIRE Lassen Modoc, Bureau of Land Management, and our neighboring National Forests,” explained Marshall. “All those consulted supported the implementation of these restrictions to reduce fire activity and protect the communities near the Lassen National Forest.”

“Resource advisory councils assist the BLM with recommendations for a dynamic portfolio of programs from conservation to renewable energy,” said Acting BLM California State Director Gordon Toevs.

“I appreciate our council members for their dedication and willingness to come together and provide advice on the BLM’s management decisions.”

The BLM, which manages more land than any other federal agency, has advisory councils located across the West. The diverse membership of each council is aimed at achieving a balanced outlook that the BLM needs for its mission, which is to manage the public lands for multiple uses.

The councils are critical in assisting the BLM in continuing to be a good neighbor in communities served by the bureau, providing advice and recommendations on issues including land use planning, fire management, off-highway vehicle use, recreation, oil and gas exploration, noxious weed management, grazing issues, and wild horse and burro management issues.

The descriptions for RAC positions are as follows:

Category One – Holders of Federal grazing permits or leases within the area for which the RAC is organized; represent interests associated with transportation or rights-of-way; represent developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle users, or commercial recreation activities; represent the commercial timber industry; or represent energy and mineral development.

Category Two – Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical interests, dispersed recreational activities, and nationally or regionally recognized wild horse and burro interest groups.

Category Three – Representatives of state, county, or local elected office; employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources, land, or water; representatives of Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural resource management or the natural sciences; and the public-at-large.

Completed and signed applications, letters of reference, and any other information that addresses the nominee’s qualifications must be submitted by August 16. Candidates can download a copy of the nomination application online.

For more information about serving on our local area resource advisory council, please contact the Northern California RAC: Jeff Fontana, Public Affairs Officer, BLM Northern California District Office, 6640 Lockheed Dr., Redding, CA 96002; phone: 530-252-5332; or email: jfontana@blm.gov.

Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on an advisory council. Nominees must be residents of California and will be judged based on their training, education, and knowledge of the council’s geographical area. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making.

All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations; a completed nomination form; and any other information that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications.

More information about the RACs is available online.

At the Lucky Land of Lassen Harvest Festival in uptown Susanville, 1914

Susanville To Have Big Harvest Festival

July 22, 1914

A Harvest Festival will be held in Susanville, commencing September 9th and covering a period of four days, in which the whole of Lassen County will take part.

Plans are extensive and every form of entertainment will be in action to please the public.

It has just been decided that a Queen of the Harvest Festival to preside over the affairs of the week will be chosen by votes. This has proved to be an interesting decision and will land much interest to the Festival, as the tour girls named to contest for queen are popular and pretty.

The contestants are Miss Bernys Martin, Miss Winnie Enhorning, Miss Katherine Bradley of Susanville and Miss Bertha Johnson of Westwood. 

Kyle Patrick Baumiller – July 1, 2024

Raymond Kenneth Stout – June 6, 2024

Gilbert W. Pasqua Jr. – June 21, 2024

Elizabeth Lorraine Burch – June 12, 2024

Wanda (Goodwin) Mallery – July 12, 2024