The Plumas National Forest reports that a thunderstorm that passed over the Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District last night came with some rain and 14 lightning strikes over the area.
This morning firefighters responded to the Davis Fire located southeast of Murdock Crossing, northeast of Lake Davis.
The fire was approximately three-quarters of an acre in size, burning in challenging and difficult terrain with no road access. As of midday, the fire was fully lined and firefighters were working on mop-up.
More lightning is in the forecast, with an increasing chance of thunderstorms through the weekend and early next week across the forest.
Holdover lightning fires can smolder for days and even weeks following a thunderstorm, said PNF. After a wet thunderstorm like last night, it can take several days of dry and warm weather for these fires to become visible. Firefighters will continue to monitor conditions and respond to lightning fires as they are discovered in the coming days.
Area residents and visitors are asked to be careful with anything that can spark a wildfire and to help prevent additional fires, especially now as wildland firefighters are responding to and preparing for more expected lightning fires in the area. The public can also report suspected wildfires by calling 911.
More information on the Plumas National Forest is available at www.fs.usda.gov/plumas and www.facebook.com/USFSPlumas.
