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The Lava Fire burning between the city of Weed and Mt. Shasta jumped from 1,446 acres on Monday to 13,300 acres as of 10 a.m. Tuesday.
It s 20% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service. More than 800 personnel are fighting the fire.
Tuesday, firefighters planned to scout for containment opportunities north of the fire and hold constructed lines to the south and west, cutting off the fire before it reaches residential areas, the Forest Service said. Steep rocky terrain, limited road access to the fire and limited water sources close to the fire are impeding firefighting efforts in the area.
Collaborative Forestry Field Technician
About the organization
Sierra Institute for Community and Environment s focus is promoting healthy and sustainable forests and watersheds by investing in the well-being of rural communities and strengthening their participation in natural resource decision-making and programs.
Timber Marking Crew Positions working in Lassen National Forest
Introduction
Sierra Institute for Community and Environment (Sierra Institute) in collaboration with Lassen National Forest (LNF) are providing a unique opportunity to contribute to forest restoration and timber stand improvement activities within restoration projects on the LNF. Qualified individuals with an interest in active management of forested landscapes for ecosystem resilience are encouraged to apply. The selected applicant will work as part of a six-member crew to mark trees for the management of vegetation on the Lassen National Forest in California. The Crew may be expected to camp in the fie