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Red Flag Warning to Challenge Containment Efforts on Park Fire Despite Cooling Trend

Monday, August 12

Firefighters battling the Park Fire are expected to get some relief from a cooling trend, but gusty winds forecasted on Monday could challenge containment efforts. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Northeast California and Western Nevada, effective from 12 PM to 8... Read More.

Park Fire Gains 36% Containment- ‘Near Vertical’ Terrain Challenges Efforts

Saturday, August 10

Status Update Situation Summary CAL FIRE:The Park Fire continues to grow in the Mill Creek area, though firefighters have made significant progress in building containment lines. Daytime highs reached the mid-90s in lower elevations while humidity levels rose to the 15-20% range. The forecast tonight calls... Read More.

Park Fire Incident Command Holds Community Meeting in Chester Friday Aug. 9

Friday, August 9

In the Park Fire, nearly a third of the personnel on the entire blaze are battling the head of the fire within the Mill Creek area as it makes a run towards more communities and the Lassen Volcanic National Park.Overnight infrared imaging shows intense... Read More.

CALFIRE Attempts to Corral Park Fire’s Run Towards Lassen Volcanic National Park

Thursday, August 8

Efforts to control the massive Park Fire, which has now consumed over 426,000 acres, are intensifying. CAL FIRE Night Operations Chief Eric Schwab reported that since midnight on Wednesday, crews have been conducting firing operations along Highways 172 and 36 to contain the fire's... Read More.

Park Fire Rages in Mill Creek Drainage

Wednesday, August 7

The park fire has now consumed over 100,000 acres of the Lassen National Forest. Activity is increasing on the northeast edge of the blaze. Increased fire activity in the Mill Creek drainage continues to push the fire closer to Mineral. Updates from Calfire received around... Read More.

Park Fire Sees Largest Growth in Days; Fire Activity Increases with Drier Hotter Weather

Tuesday, August 6

On Monday afternoon, a pyrocumulus smoke plume reaching 35,000 feet in the air was visible across the region. While the smoke did not settle into the area, it was alarming.Maps from overnight indicate that due to yesterday's weather, fire intensity increased significantly in the... Read More.

Park Fire Containment Grows, 34% August 5, 2024

Monday, August 5

Containment on the Park fire continues to improve while the active fire in the Northeastern edge remains active and the most challenging terrain for firefighters.The Lassen National Forest says Firefighters have been aggressively battling the Park Fire since it started on July 24, but... Read More.

Park Fire Gains 27% Containment

Saturday, August 3

Incident Facts NamePark FireStart Date/Time2024-07-24Incident StatusActiveLocationOff Upper Park Road in Upper Bidwell Park, East of ChicoTypeWildfireCauseArsonCountiesButte, Plumas, Shasta, TehamaAdministration UnitUnified Command: CAL FIRE Butte Unit, CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit and Lassen National ForestUnified Command Agency(s)Size400,956Containment27%Structures Threatened5,000Structures Destroyed564Structures Damaged48Civilian Injuries0Firefighter Injuries0Civilian Fatalities0Firefighter Fatalities0Current SituationSituation Summary CAL FIRE: The... Read More.

Park Fire Gains Ground with 22% Containment, Forecasted T-Storms Could Lead to ‘Erratic Fire Activity’

Friday, August 2

Park fire gains additional containment, now up to 22%, reported at 393,012 acres.According to Cal Fire's Thursday evening update, firefighters are preparing for unsettled weather this weekend, which could lead to the possibility of “erratic fire behavior” due to outflow winds.Thunderstorms have been forecasted... Read More.

Park Fire Smoke Settles in Susanville

Thursday, August 1

This morning, smoke from the Park Fire was as thick as fog. Health alerts are in effect for this very unhealthy air quality throughout our area. If you are within a sensitive group, reduce your time outdoors and keep windows and doors closed.According... Read More.

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Red Flag Warning to Challenge Containment Efforts on Park Fire Despite Cooling Trend

Park Fire Gains 36% Containment- ‘Near Vertical’ Terrain Challenges Efforts

Park Fire Incident Command Holds Community Meeting in Chester Friday Aug. 9

CALFIRE Attempts to Corral Park Fire’s Run Towards Lassen Volcanic National Park

Park Fire Rages in Mill Creek Drainage

Park Fire Sees Largest Growth in Days; Fire Activity Increases with Drier Hotter Weather

Park Fire Containment Grows, 34% August 5, 2024

Park Fire Gains 27% Containment

Park Fire Gains Ground with 22% Containment, Forecasted T-Storms Could Lead to ‘Erratic Fire Activity’

Park Fire Smoke Settles in Susanville

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