Willard Fire (Wildfire)

The Willard Fire is burning south of Highway 36 west of Roxie Peconom Campground. As of 6:00 p.m. it is 1,000 acres, fueled by brush and timber. The fire is approximately four miles southwest of Susanville. Mandatory evacuations are in place for the Gold Run area and Hidden Hills Drive.Mandatory evacuations remain in place in the Cheney Creek drainage east of Devil’s Corral. Evacuation advisories are in place for residents of the Susan Hills areas south of Susanville. Residents of River Bench Road and Bauer Road in Susanville are encouraged to monitor fire activity very closely. The Bizz Johnson and Southside Trails are closed. An evacuation center will open at 8:00 p.m. at the Community Church of Susanville, located on Numa Road near the intersection of Cameron Way. Large animals can be evacuated after 7:30 p.m. to the Lassen County Fairground, 195 Russell Avenue in Susanville. No road closures have taken place, and no structural damage has been reported yet. …