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Health Alert: Lassen County Issues Air Quality Warning

Wednesday, July 31

The Lassen County Public Health Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert from July 30 to August 4, 2024, due to poor air quality from the Park Fire affecting Butte, Tehama, and Shasta Counties. Communities in Lassen County will experience fluctuating air quality, with... Read More.

Overflow of Donations for Park Fire Victims Leads CAL FIRE to Request Local Support Channels Instead

Wednesday, July 31

So many donations are pouring in to support victims of the Park Fire that CAL FIRE’s Incident Command (IC) teams in Chico and Red Bluff are saying no more. Highlighting the community's efforts to remain resilient and support recovery, the IC team is asking that... Read More.

Park Fire IC Team and PIOs to visit Old Station, Chester

Wednesday, July 31

You have two upcoming opportunities to meet with the incident command team and public information officers working the Park Fire today. Public information officers will be at the Old Station Fill Up in Old Station from 1 pm to 3 pm and the Holiday Market... Read More.

Containment Increases on Park Fire- Forecasted T-Storms to Challenge Efforts

Wednesday, July 31

Containment increases on the Park Fire, the fifth-largest wildfire in state history and the second-largest single-ignition-sourced fire, behind the Dixie Fire. The blaze began on July 24th and is now approaching 390,000 acres and is at 18% containment. Fire growth has appeared to slow... Read More.

Understanding Mop-Up Operations in Wildfire Suppression

Tuesday, July 30

As firefighters continue their relentless battle against wildfires, understanding the critical processes such as the process mop-up is essential to appreciating the extensive efforts involved in wildfire suppression. What is Mop-Up? Mop-up is a labor-intensive operation conducted by wildland firefighters to extinguish residual fire and prevent... Read More.

Stockade Canyon Wildfire-Crews Make Progress in Containing Blaze

Tuesday, July 30

As of July 30th, efforts to contain the Stockade Canyon Wildfire burning Northwest of Gerlach have intensified, with three additional crews, including a hotshot team, successfully deployed to strategic locations yesterday. The Bureau of Land Management - Nevada reported that today's focus will be... Read More.

Determined to save stranded dogs and puppies, Trevor Skaggs, a member of the Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue took to the skies in a helicopter

Tuesday, July 30

In the devastating Park Fire, bravery and compassion emerged, highlighting the resilience and dedication of those fighting the blaze. On Wednesday evening, as frantic evacuations took place, a resident's truck became disabled. Forced to abandon the vehicle, the resident left behind two adult Rottweilers... Read More.

Park Fire Becomes 5th Largest Wildfire, More Homes Destroyed in July 30 Morning Update

Tuesday, July 30

Incident Facts Name: Park Fire Start Date/Time2024-07-24 Incident Status: Active Location: Off Upper Park Road in Upper Bidwell Park, East of Chico Type: Wildfire Cause: Arson Counties: Butte, Plumas, Shasta, Tehama Administration Unit:Unified Command: CAL FIRE Butte Unit, CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit and Lassen National Forest Unified Command Agency(s) Size 383,619 Containment 14% Structures Threatened... Read More.

Man Arrested for Starting Park Fire Appears in Court, Arraignment Continued

Tuesday, July 30

Ronnie Dean Stout II, arrested on multiple charges, including reckless arson for starting the Park Fire, appeared in court Monday. Stout’s prior record includes two-strike felony convictions for lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and robbery with great bodily injury. In court, District... Read More.

Evacuation Warnings Extended in Plumas County as Park Fire’s Southeast Flank Intensifies

Tuesday, July 30

The Park Fire remains a fluid landscape as evacuations are downgraded, then brought back, and new ones are created as the 6th largest wildfire in CA history rages to over 370,000 acres. CALFIRE’s latest update Monday evening shows that containment has increased to 14%. As... Read More.

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Health Alert: Lassen County Issues Air Quality Warning

Overflow of Donations for Park Fire Victims Leads CAL FIRE to Request Local Support Channels Instead

Park Fire IC Team and PIOs to visit Old Station, Chester

Containment Increases on Park Fire- Forecasted T-Storms to Challenge Efforts

Understanding Mop-Up Operations in Wildfire Suppression

Stockade Canyon Wildfire-Crews Make Progress in Containing Blaze

Determined to save stranded dogs and puppies, Trevor Skaggs, a member of the Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue took to the skies in a helicopter

Park Fire Becomes 5th Largest Wildfire, More Homes Destroyed in July 30 Morning Update

Man Arrested for Starting Park Fire Appears in Court, Arraignment Continued

Evacuation Warnings Extended in Plumas County as Park Fire’s Southeast Flank Intensifies

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