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Bangor, Oro-Bangor Hwy and Sweedes Flat in Butte County. Multiple starts, road closures in effect.
September 23, 2016 at 10:34 AM
The Bangor Fire is 100% contained. Crews will continue to work in the area. Please drive cautiously on Oro Bangor Hwy. All road closures have been lifted.
September 22, 2016 at 4:34 PM
Evacuation Warnings have been lifted. Residents traveling on Oro Bangor Hwy are urged to drive with caution as fire crews work near the roadway.
September 22, 2016 at 2:14 PM
IC is starting to release some of the air resources. The fire is estimated at 130 acres, forward progress is stopped.
September 22, 2016 at 1:31 PM
Hard closure of Oro-Bangor Road until 6pm, only residents with IS will be allowed through.
September 22, 2016 at 1:30 PM
Some spotting is occurring on the fire, retardant lines are holding the 3 main fires.
September 22, 2016 at 1:14 PM
Good progress on all 3 fires, forward progress has been stopped.
September 22, 2016 at 1:06 PM
Evacuation of Spring Creek Road in progress.
September 22, 2016 at 1:01 PM
The smaller fires have merged together, working on 3 fires now. Additional resources requested. Total of 50 acres.
September 22, 2016 at 12:31 PM
Per Butte County Fire: Responding to vegetation fire in the area of Oro Bangor Hwy x Swedes Flat. Multiple fires in the area.
September 22, 2016 at 11:56 AM
Tahoe National Forest Helicopter 514 is responding to the Bangor Fire.
September 22, 2016 at 11:46 AM
Report of a vegetation fire in Butte County Oro Bangor Hwy and Miners Ranch Road. Butte County/ CAL FIRE responding, with additional units from CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer en route.