QUINCY, Calif., September 30, 2025 — Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Mount Hough Ranger District responded to a fire in the Feather River Canyon near Belden last night.

The Howells Fire was reported last night after 8 p.m. between Howells Road and the Feather River. Firefighters from the Plumas National Forest, Quincy Fire Department and cover resources assigned to the Plumas National Forest responded.

The fire was contained before midnight at approximately a quarter acre. The cause is under investigation.

Despite rain earlier in the day and cooler, wetter weather in the forecast this week, fuels conditions are still dry and there is still a risk of wildfire.

“We want to remind area residents and visitors that we are still in fire season in and around the Forest,” said Pl

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