Public Safety
The National Weather Service Sacramento issued an updated red flag warning Thursday at 12:24 a.m., in effect until Friday at 10 a.m., covering Sierra Nevada areas across Tehama, Butte, Plumas, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, Alpine, Calaveras, and Tuolumne counties. Northeast to east winds of 15–25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and daytime humidity of 10–20% (single digits possible) create conditions where any fire will spread rapidly. The NWS advises residents to secure burn barrels, dispose of smoking materials carefully, fully extinguish outdoor fires, and never leave a blaze unattended.
Public Safety · Tehama County
A new wildfire named the Charles Fire was first discovered at 9:12 p.m. on October 13, 2026, burning on private land in Tehama County, California. As of publication, no containment information had been released and the cause remained undetermined. The report originated from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Public Safety · Tehama County
Tehama County Public Health recommends residents get flu shots early as California experiences an earlier-than-usual rise in respiratory illnesses including influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. The agency advises hand hygiene, covering coughs, cleaning surfaces, and staying home when symptomatic until fever-free for 24 hours without medication. Partnership HealthPlan covers four home test kits per month, and high-risk individuals who test positive should seek antiviral treatment within the first few days of symptoms. Residents can contact Tehama County Health Services Agency Public Health at 530-527-6824 or toll-free at 1-800-655-6854.
