A prescribed burn on 11.5 acres near East Quincy, California, as part of the Plumas Cal-TREX event, successfully reduced wildfire risk near homes. The operation involved multiple agencies and careful planning.
- The burn covered 11.5 acres over two days (May 1-2, 2026) at the Thompson Valley North site. - Crews used drip torches and established a 25-foot cold black perimeter to ensure safety.
- Residents praised the effort, noting it reduced the burden on individual property owners. - Smoke was carefully managed with permits from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District.
The event also provided hands-on training for students and fire professionals, strengthening community wildfire resilience.