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 is approximately three-quarters of an acre, burning in challenging and difficult terrain with no road access. The fire is fully lined and firefighters are working on mop up.
More lightning is in the forecast today with an increasing chance of thunderstorms through the weekend and early next week across the Plumas National Forest.
Holdover lightning fires can smolder for days and even weeks following a thunderstorm. 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.
For more information on the Plumas National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/plumas or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USFSPlumas.
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