Lemm Fire (Wildfire)

Fire Crews Respond Quickly to Contain Lemm Fire On Monday August 8, fire resources responded to a wildland fire on Lassen National Forest about two miles southeast of Butt Mountain in the Almanor Ranger District. White smoke was visible throughout Chester and the Lake Almanor Basin. As of Tuesday morning, four engines, two water tenders, and two hot shot crews were engaged in suppressing the Lemm Fire. By 6:00 am, the fire was 95 percent contained at eight acres. The fire was caused by an abandoned campfire reported on Monday at 12:45 pm. Because the fire was spotted early, resources were able to respond right away.