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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.

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.

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.

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.

Plumas National Forest Gold Complex Fire Update July 29

Monday, July 29

Gold Complex Update July 29, 2024 Quick Facts Acres: Mill, 2,962; Smith, 45 Containment: Mill 98%; Smith 100% Detection Date: July 22, 2024 Cause: Lightning Crews: 5 Engines: 31 Dozers: 2 Helicopters: available as needed Fixed wing: available as needed Total resources: 330 Headlines The only evacuation order remaining is a mandatory order for PLU-113, which is the... Read More.

Park Fire Morning Update July 29

Monday, July 29

Park Fire_ Incident Update on 07_29_2024 at 8_03 AM _ CAL FIRE Situation Summary The fire stayed active well into the night, especially on the ridges and upper slopes. During the early morning hours an increase in humidity caused the fire activity to moderate. Through the... Read More.

Wild Fire Updates

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

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

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

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

Plumas National Forest Gold Complex Fire Update July 29

Park Fire Morning Update July 29

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