Park, Chico

Park, Butte Unit, Cal Fire. Seven miles northeast of Chico, CA. Timber and brush. Minimal fire behavior with smoldering. Area closures in effect.

September 26, 2024 at 6:05 PM

The Park FIre is now 100% contained.

September 26, 2024 at 10:09 AM

There is zero fire activity on the incident. The CAL FIRE Butte Unit and Tehama-Glenn Unit will send resources to calls for smoke and heat, in the fire perimeter, as necessary. 

September 21, 2024 at 9:29 AM

Planned actions: Continue to execute the Fire Suppression Repair Plan to minimize adverse effects to resources identified from impacts resulting from fire suppression. The Roads Group will continue repair of roads in the Turner Mountain area including Pear Lake Loop, Turner Mountain Road, and Bear Wallow road systems with graders, excavators, and water tenders. Suppression repair groups are working with Resource Advisors near sensitive areas and identifying suppression lines needing repair. Operations include water-baring with equipment along dozer line, scattering brush/slash along identified areas. Hazard tree mitigation being implemented by saw teams and equipment along identified areas. Hazards are identified and mitigated.

Dry and sunny weather continues through the weekend. Temperatures continue to warm and relative humidities continue to dry out through the weekend and into early next week as well (especially nighttime humidities/overnight recoveries.) While winds are light to breezy this weekend, stronger winds are anticipated early next week.

September 12, 2024 at 6:46 AM

Minimal fire behavior reported. Command of State DPA has been transferred back to the local units. NIMO Team 3 (Loomis) in command of Federal DPA.

September 11, 2024 at 11:18 AM

IN TRIBUTE: Today marks the anniversary of the attacks on our nation in 2001 that resulted in a loss of 2,958 lives. It is also a time to reflect on the countless people from around the world who responded to the attacks with acts of selflessness and compassion. Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 2 was one of the incident management teams called to New York City in the aftermath of the attacks. Some team members who responded in 2001 are still on the team today.

CURRENT SITUATION: This is the final Park Fire update from Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 2 (SWCIMT2). The Park Fire information line will be staffed until 8 p.m. today; thereafter, Lassen National Forest Public Affairs Officer Amber Marshall will be the point of contact for information regarding the fire (530-250-7400, amber.marshall@usda.gov).

The Forest Service’s National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) Team 3 arrived yesterday, received an in-brief, and began collecting information in preparation to take over the fire this evening. The incident will be managed with fewer personnel and resources, but fire-suppression repair work will continue. The hazard-tree group has several days’ work ahead of them along Ponderosa Way. The suppression-repair group has work to keep them busy for at least a week in the area south of Turner Mountain. The roads group has several days’ work around Turner Mountain Loop and the Bear Wallow area.

WEATHER & SAFETY: Winds today will be gusty and, as the day progresses, will blow from almost every direction. Top gusts could reach 40 mph. Temperatures continue their downward trend, and humidity will rise slightly, but wind trumps temperature and humidity when it comes to fire behavior. The constantly changing winds will generate short-duration smokes from within the fire perimeter. These will not pose a risk to fire containment. Additionally, these winds will bring snags and hazard trees to the ground, so abide by the forest closure order.  Finally, these conditions would encourage the spread of any new fires, so be particularly cautious while recreating and using equipment outdoors and be aware of applicable fire restrictions.

FOREST CLOSURE: Some Lassen National Forest lands, roads, and trails remain temporarily closed for the safety of the public and firefighters during the repair phase of the fire. Prior to recreating on your public lands, view Forest Order No. 06-24-07 and the map here: fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices. Knowing the forest-closure status in the areas where you are working or recreating is your responsibility.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Fire restrictions remain in effect on Lassen National Forest. For details, view Forest Order No. 06-24-04 here: fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices. Knowing fire restrictions in the areas where you are living, working or recreating is your responsibility.

September 10, 2024 at 9:43 AM

Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 2 (SWCIMT2) will be transferring command of the fire on Thursday, September 12. New fire managers will arrive today, receive a briefing, and begin the transition with SWCIMT2, gathering information that will facilitate the change of command. Tomorrow’s update will be the final update from SWCIMT2. Thereafter, the Lassen National Forest public affairs officer will be the point of contact for Park Fire information. Today will be the final day that information is posted on community boards. The incident will be managed with fewer personnel and resources, but fire-suppression repair work will continue.

WEATHER & FIRE SAFETY: Winds today will be picking up again. Temperatures continue their downward trend reaching highs only in the 80s today. Despite this, relative humidity remains stubbornly low. These conditions encourage the spread of any new fires, so be particularly cautious while recreating and using equipment outdoors and be aware of applicable fire restrictions. Stumps and snags do continue to smolder and occasionally burn within the Park Fire perimeter; interior smoke might be visible but poses no danger. Hazy, smoky skies are the result of fires in other states. Get air-quality information for your area and view a smoke map here: tinyurl.com/ypkfbkyn.

September 6, 2024 at 9:20 AM

Crews are making significant progress on repair work, particularly east and west of the Highway 32 corridor where they expect projects to be largely completed by the end of this weekend. Those crews and equipment will then relocate to areas generally west of Highway 89 and south of Highway 36. The public information map (tinyurl.com/dhnzex3r) shows points and firelines that need to be repaired, are being repaired, or are awaiting inspection before being considered completed. View photos and videos of firefighters and equipment doing repair work on the Lassen National Forest Facebook page: facebook.com/LassenNF.

WEATHER & FIRE SAFETY: Isolated, dry thunderstorms may occur on the east side of the fire this afternoon. It will also be very hot, dry, and—unlike recent days—windy. Southwest winds could gust up to 20 mph, increasing the likelihood that smoldering snags, stumps, and logs will produce more visible, but still minimal, smoke. Smoke from other local and regional fires is affecting some communities near the Park Fire. Get air-quality information for your area and view a smoke map here: tinyurl.com/ypkfbkyn. Higher wind speeds could also increase the likelihood of fire-weakened trees falling across roads and trails, so be aware of your surroundings and comply with the forest closure order, which is to provide for both firefighter and public safety.

FOREST CLOSURE: Parts of Lassen National Forest lands, roads, and trails near the fire are temporarily closed as fire-suppression repair activities continue. If you plan to recreate on your public lands, be prepared and view Forest Order No. 06-24-07 and map here: fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices. Know where you are in relation to the closure area; unsigned or unstaffed forest roads does not necessarily mean they or the surrounding areas are open.

September 4, 2024 at 9:28 AM

Fire suppression activities often damage or clog culverts. This can occur as easily as dozers crushing ends of culverts or hand-crews filling catch basins with brush as they construct fireline. Repairing damaged culverts falls to the roads group. They are working along highways and forest roads to repair damage like this, which if left undone, could risk the integrity of the road and safety of those who travel it. Crews open crushed culverts and remove brush, ash, sediment and rocks clogging catch basins or culverts. To reflect the progress of repair activities by the roads, hazard-tree and supression-repair groups working on federal lands, the public information map has been modified to show where the work is being done and the completion status. For examples of firefighters working on fire suppression repair, including photos and videos, refer to the Lassen National Forest Facebook Page: facebook.com/LassenNF.

WEATHER & FIRE SAFETY: Temperatures will continue to rise into the weekend. No significant precipitation is forecast at this time, and humidity levels remain extremely low. It will not be uncommon for smoke tendrils evolving from isolated stumps, logs or snags in the fire boundary to be visible from roads. This will continue until a season-ending precipitation event but does not pose a threat to containment lines and should not cause alarm. Outside the fire perimeter, fuel load, including grass, brush and timber, is very dry and ready to burn. Any new fires would be difficult to control. Please ensure you are continuing to be diligent in your use of equipment which can be an ignition source for these fuels.

September 3, 2024 at 9:37 AM

Work continues on repairing the damage caused by fire-suppression activities. One reason this work is important is that it protects downstream communities and their water treatment facilities. These facilities are easily fouled by mud and debris from burned areas. Yesterday crews repaired a drainage east of Highway 32 near Deer Creek Trailhead. This drainage flows directly into Deer Creek and had been filled with dirt by the construction of a dozer line. The crew used hand tools to dig out the large drainage then lined it with rocks to prevent future erosion and fouling of Deer Creek. They went on to construct a several rock-lined catchments to keep mud-laden runoff out of the creek. Videos and photos of the equipment, firefighters, and suppression-repair activities are being produced daily and can be found on the Lassen National Forest’s Facebook Page: facebook.com/LassenNF.

WEATHER & FIRE SAFETY: Increasing temperatures starting today combine with the lack of precipitation and extremely low humidity to make the area very susceptible to ignition. Any new fires would be difficult to contain. Exercise caution in any outdoor activities and pay attention to fire restrictions issued by local agencies. Rising temperatures over the next few days may cause isolated stumps or snags on the fire’s interior to produce minimal smoke. This does not represent a danger to the control lines and should not raise alarm.

September 1, 2024 at 8:18 AM

Smoldering will continue within the interior of the northern half of the fire area although it is anticipated to be quite distant from control lines. While the smoldering does not constitute a threat to containment or values at risk, isolated smokes may be visible from roads and result in phone calls. Existing heat sources within the Park Fire perimeter will continue smoldering. As a passing closed front passes through the area this afternoon, gusty winds are anticipated to increase up to 25 mph. This would be the strongest winds over the fire area since the rain event on August 24 and the gusty winds may whip up columns of cold ash from the interior. With the increased traffic of the holiday weekend, public calls reporting “smoke” may increase to local dispatch centers due to public concerns. These “ash whorls” do not contain heat or combusting material but may result in additional public attention.

Planned Actions

Continue to execute the Fire Suppression Repair Plan to minimize adverse effects to resources identified from impacts resulting from fire suppression. The Roads Group will continue repair of Ponderosa, Hogback Roads and FS Road 17 with Graders, Excavators and Water Tenders. Suppression Repair Groups are working with Resource Advisors near sensitive areas. Operations include Chipping, Water-baring with equipment along dozer line, scattering brush/slash along identified areas. Hazard Tree mitigation being implemented by saw teams and equipment along identified areas.

August 31, 2024 at 9:04 AM

All firefighters and equipment resources working on fire-impacted Lassen National Forest lands have been assigned to one of three project-based groups: roads, hazard trees, and fire-suppression repair. These groups aren’t limited to working a specific geographical area of the fire as is the case during the suppression phase. Rather, crews are moving around the fire area to wherever their skills and equipment are needed most. To facilitate the post-suppression work and prioritize areas that need repairing, fire personnel called resource advisors are working closely with operations supervisors and equipment operators. There are currently 23 resource advisors working on the incident. Resource advisors are familiar with the natural and cultural resources unique to the Lassen National Forest. They ensure that suppression repairs are effective and complete. For example, many containment lines that helped halt the fire’s spread were constructed with dozers. Resource advisors and heavy-equipment operators are now returning those containment lines to a more natural-looking state and stabilizing the soil to prevent erosion and sedimentation in waterways. Riparian areas that fire personnel and resource advisors are working to repair and protect include Mill Creek, Childs Meadow, and Deer Creek.

WEATHER & FIRE BEHAVIOR: Unseasonably hot, dry conditions will persist through the holiday weekend, and no precipitation is expected. All vegetation—particularly the extremely abundant grasses—in the fire’s vicinity is very dry and receptive to burning. Any new fires could spread quickly and be difficult for firefighters to initially contain. Therefore, the public should be particularly cautious this holiday weekend and know what fire restrictions are in effect for the areas in which they are recreating.

SAFETY—AREA CLOSURES & FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Lassen National Forest lands, roads, and trails near the fire are temporarily closed under Forest Order No. 06-24-07. We ask that people observe the closure and not attempt to access closed roads, allowing firefighters to focus on their already hazardous work and not be further endangered by vehicle traffic.

August 30, 2024 at 9:59 AM

CAL FIRE Incident Management Team (IMT) 6 has been managing the fire-suppression effort of the Park Fire, which impacted both state and Lassen National Forest lands. Today at 7 a.m., CAL FIRE Team 6 transferred command of fire-affected state lands to CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit’s local Type 3 IMT. Information about can be found at fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/7/24/park-fire or by calling 530-529-9233.

Southwest Area Complex IMT (CIMT) 2 assumed command Friday morning of the fire area that is on Lassen National Forest lands. Lassen National Forest is grateful to CAL FIRE for their successful suppression efforts and positive collaboration. While fire-suppression and mopup operations have been largely completed, much work around the fire perimeter remains. Numerous resources, including firefighters and heavy equipment, are assigned to the fire to implement the Lassen National Forest’s suppression-repair plan. The priority is to protect and rehabilitate natural and cultural resources, reduce soil erosion, and repair areas damaged by fire-suppression activities.

Work being done by resources in the roads group consists of using water tenders for dust abatement, grading roads that became washboarded with heavy use, and clearing clogged culverts. The hazard-tree group—consisting of tree-felling crews and a lot of heavy equipment—is working off roads within the forest closure. We ask the public to observe the closure (see below) and not attempt to access closed roads, allowing firefighters to focus on their work and not be further endangered by vehicle traffic. The suppression repair groups are, for example, repairing miles of dozer-constructed fireline, currently along Hogback Road and Ponderosa Way.

WEATHER & FIRE BEHAVIOR: Hot, dry conditions at all elevations will persist through the weekend, but winds will remain light. All vegetation in the fire’s vicinity is very dry and no precipitation is expected. Smoke from stump holes, berm piles, and other scattered heat sources in the fire’s interior could produce visible smoke. However, these hotspots do not pose a threat to containment lines.

August 30, 2024 at 9:16 AM

Today, CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6 transitioned management of the State Responsibility Area of the fire to the CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit. The Federal Responsibility Area of the fire will be managed by CIMT Southwest Team 2.

Warm and dry conditions continued throughout the day. Humidity across the incident dropped to mid-teens and low 20s. Vegetation has completely dried out and will sustain ignition.

Yesterday, crews made good progress mopping up and removing hazard trees that threaten control lines. Deep seated heat is still possible to be found within bulldozer piles. Threats have been significantly reduced; however, some threats still exist in areas inside the fire perimeter.

Fire suppression repair is ongoing to mitigate possible effects to resources resulting from fire suppression.

A safety risk still remains in the fire area associated with heavy equipment operating near personnel for fire suppression repair.

A traffic safety concern exists regarding a large quantity of fire resource traffic on SR-36 (Antelope Blvd.) in and around the Tehama Fairgrounds and Antelope Elementary School. Continued traffic measures were implemented during peak morning hours.

August 28, 2024 at 8:29 AM

Over the next several days CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6 will begin transitioning management of the State Responsibility Area of the fire to the CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit local Type 3 team. The Federal Responsibility Area of the fire will be managed by the CIMT Southwest Team 2, with a planned in-brief on 8/28/24.

Fire suppression repair teams have resumed implementing their planned areas for suppression repair. No fire activity was observed across the fire footprint yesterday. Afternoon humidity fell to around 20% and will continue to decline. A warmer and drier weather pattern has begun to dry vegetation making it susceptible to ignition. Crews continue to monitor the area for any heat sources that may reignite and continued to remove fire weakened or hazardous trees that may fall unexpectedly.

A safety risk still remains in the fire area associated with heavy equipment operating near personnel for fire suppression repair. 

A traffic safety concern exists regarding a large quantity of fire resource traffic on SR-36 (Antelope Blvd.) in and around the Tehama Fairgrounds and Antelope Elementary School. Continued traffic measures were implemented during peak morning hours.

August 26, 2024 at 9:38 AM

Overnight humidity recovery was good across most areas of the incident. There was no fire activity due to increased moisture from recent rainfall. Crews continued aggressive mop up and tactical patrol. Progress is ongoing but difficult due to steep terrain.

Fire Suppression repair has been delayed this operational period. A safety risk still remains in the fire area associated with heavy equipment operating near personnel for fire suppression repair.

Road closure at Tehama County Road 202 (Plum Creek Road) from 1000-1700 hours near Ishi Conservation Camp to Ponderosa Way.
Damage Inspectors were able to survey lands that were previously inaccessible. Damage inspection is now complete and the number of destroyed structures is final.

August 25, 2024 at 1:17 PM

No fire activity was observed due to rain showers across the fire footprint. A transition to warmer and drier conditions begins today. All areas of the incident are in recovery phase, conducting mop up operations, removing hazard trees, and responding to service calls.

Suppression repair has been delayed this operational period due to recent rainfall and ground saturation. A safety risk still remains in the fire area associated with heavy equipment operating near personnel for fire suppression repair.

Damage Inspectors were able to survey lands that were previously inaccessible. Damage inspection is now complete and the number of destroyed structures is final.

August 24, 2024 at 8:37 AM

No fire activity was observed throughout the night due to rain showers that developed Friday evening. Crews continue to validate and scout infrared heat sources. Suppression repair is ongoing to reverse environmental impacts resulting from fire suppression.

The Watershed Emergency Response Team has identified areas within the Park Fire that could be prone to flash flooding and debris flow hazards in the event of isolated thunder cell activity. The highest concern is for the areas in the northeast portion of the fire in the upper Mill Creek area.

All roads are now open, we ask that you remain cautious while driving as crews continue to work in the area.

Burned Area Emergency Response Group: USDA Forest Service BAER Team personnel are assessing needs on forest service lands.

August 23, 2024 at 7:15 AM

Throughout the day minimal fire activity was observed, allowing crews to strengthen containment.

The fire continues to hold within its footprint despite gusty winds. Precipitation is expected and a flash flood watch has been issued for the Park Fire burn area from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Overnight, crews continue to engage in tactical patrol, suppression repair and increase mop-up depth.

Firefighters are scouting and validating infrared heat sources throughout the fire area using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

All roads are now open, we ask that you remain cautious while driving as crews continue to work in the area.

August 22, 2024 at 10:04 AM

Minimal fire behavior reported. Critical infrastructure, private timberlands including cultural and historical resources remain threatened. Trail closures are in effect. The incident is being managed under unified command with CAL FIRE Team 6 (Magana) and Lassen National Forest.

August 21, 2024 at 7:55 PM

There was minimal activity on the fire today. Containment continues to increase.

Crews are diligently working to to deepen mop-up, remove hazardous trees, and patrol for spot fires to ensure the fire remains within its perimeter. Fire suppression repair crews are working to repair any effects to local resources resulting from fire suppression, including collecting hoses that were used during suppression or mop-up.

Isolated heavier rain showers are possible Friday evening, and a flash flood watch has been issued for the Park Fire burn area from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

August 21, 2024 at 6:28 AM

Containment on the fire continues to increase and remains inside control lines.

Crews are continuing to deepen mop-up operations, remove hazardous trees, and patrol for spot fires to ensure the fire remains within its perimeter. Fire suppression repair crews are working to repair any effects to local resources resulting from fire suppression.

Warm and dry weather continues through Wednesday. Cooler conditions and an increasing chance for higher humidity is expected Thursday.

August 20, 2024 at 8:46 AM

Containment on the fire continues to increase. Overnight humidity recovery was moderate and southwest winds decreased.

Crews are continuing to deepen mop-up operations, remove hazardous trees, and patrol for spot fires to ensure the fire remains within its perimeter. 

Warm and dry weather continues through Wednesday. Cooler conditions and an increasing chance for rain is expected Thursday.

Repopulations are ongoing and we ask that you stay cautious as crews will continue to be working in the fire area.

August 19, 2024 at 8:53 AM

Currently the fire is burning islands within containment lines. Crews continue to work on increasing mop-up depth and removing hazardous trees to keep the fire contained. Fire suppression repair is ongoing throughout the affected area. 

A drying trend will continue through Wednesday with overnight humidity recoveries being mild to moderate. 

Planned Actions

Branch V/X/XII: Tactical patrol, mitigating smokes, responding to public service calls, making safe for repopulations, and continuing suppression repair.

Branch XV: Crews are working to ensure fire remains within the existing perimeter/control lines by increasing mop-up depth, removing snags, tactical patrol, mitigating smokes. Protecting Hwy 36 and the Turner Mountain Repeater Site remains a priority.

Branch XVIII: Ensure fire remains within existing perimeter/ control lines. Increase mop-up depth, falling snags, tactical patrol, mitigating smokes.

August 18, 2024 at 8:31 AM

Slightly cooler temperatures and improved humidity recovery follow on Sunday before a drying trend develops through early next week, with temperatures remaining near seasonal averages while daytime humidity and overnight recovery decline into Tuesday.

A warming and drying trend is forecast, along with moderate winds. However, good overnight humidity recovery will help with suppression efforts. Heavy dead fuels and interior islands will continue to consume.

August 17, 2024 at 10:26 PM

CAL FIRE IMT 4 will transition management of the fire to CAL FIRE IMT 6, who will officially take over at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 19, 2024. This scheduled rotation is to ensure the well-being of our team members. CAL FIRE IMT 6 will continue with containment, fire suppression repair, and community safety efforts. A big thanks to both CAL FIRE IMT 3 and IMT 4 for the tremendous work they have been able to accomplish, and continued success to CAL FIRE IMT 6 as they assume operational management and control.

Significant winds impacted the fire with gusts up to 30 mph today. One spot fire was detected outside of control lines and was quickly contained by air and ground resources. Fire activity was minimal in all other areas of the fire.

Overnight an increase in relative humidity and a decrease in wind speed will lead to more favorable conditions for firefighters. 

We ask that the public please be cautious as we continue to repopulate within the fire area. 

August 17, 2024 at 8:26 AM

Over the next several days, CAL FIRE IMT 4 will transition management of the fire to CAL FIRE IMT 6, who will officially take over at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 19, 2024. This scheduled rotation is to ensure the well-being of our team members. CAL FIRE IMT 6 will continue with containment, fire suppression repair, and community safety efforts. A big thanks to both CAL FIRE IMT 3 and IMT 4 for the tremendous work they have been able to accomplish, and continued success to CAL FIRE IMT 6 as they assume operational management and control.

Good overnight humidity recovery assisted with minimal fire activity. Heavy fuels and hazardous trees continue to burn within the fire perimeter. Progress is difficult due to steep and inaccessible terrain. Extended effort remains in the area south of Mineral as crews continue to remove hazardous trees and increasing mop-up depth. 

Extended effort remains in the northeast portion. The southern three-quarters of the incident is in repopulation and recovery phase. Please be cautious on the roadways as repopulations are occurring. 

August 15, 2024 at 6:43 AM

No new spread occurred beyond control lines today, despite warm, dry conditions with gusty winds. Interior Islands and heavy dead fuels continued to burn throughout the day. Suppression in some areas was made difficult by steep, rugged terrain and snag hazards. 

Crews continue to engage offensively building direct line, reinforcing lines around high heat and deep drainages. Progress is ongoing but difficult in some areas due to adverse terrain and heavy dead and down vegetation. 

The southern three-quarters of the incident is in repopulation and recovery phase in addition to tactical patrol, responding to service calls and ongoing suppression repair. 

Fire is expected to remain inside the control lines with good overnight humidity recovery. 

Lassen National Forest:

While firefighters continue with tactical patrol and mop-up around the entire Park Fire, an emphasis for their work today was the removal of hazardous trees along roadways and suppression repair work – particularly along the northern portion of the fire.  

Cooler temperatures, lighter winds, and higher relative humidity values lowered fire behavior potential across the fire today. The short-term forecast calls for continued favorable weather conditions over the next several days, which will aid firefighters in their efforts to increase containment of the fire. Despite improved weather conditions, interior pockets of unburned fuels will continue to produce smoke and smolder, resulting in localized hazy conditions over those areas.

Cal Fire Incident Management Team 4 and the Lassen National Forest remain in unified command to develop and execute collaborative, risk-informed strategies, and tactics for full suppression of the Park Fire. 

August 12, 2024 at 9:29 PM

The fire held within its current perimeter today despite stronger winds throughout the day. The fire is primarily burning in mature timber with dead and down fuels being the primary driver and interior islands continue to burn within the perimeter.

Cooler, higher humidity and less wind will have a favorable impact on fuels in the lower elevations. Suppression efforts continue throughout the fire from both ground and air support. 

Lassen National Forest:

The ongoing work of firefighters on the ground, with support from tactical aviation resources, has kept the Park Fire within its existing footprint. There was no new growth on the Park Fire and any remaining heat within the fire’s edge continues to be eliminated through the firefighters’ effort to remove or extinguish all burning or smoldering material along containment lines. Crews and heavy equipment have also worked to remove hazardous trees along roadways and the fire perimeter, and continue with suppression repair efforts, or returning the disturbed areas to as natural a state as possible.

Smoke will be visible in the area as unburned fuels within the fire perimeter are consumed.

Overnight, firefighters will strengthen fire lines and patrol the fire perimeter with supported from infrared data showing areas of heat from Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

August 12, 2024 at 7:02 AM

Fire continued to consume interior islands, pockets of unburned fuels and heavy dead and down materials in the timber understory. Short range spotting continued to challenge containment lines.

Weather forecast is trending toward slightly cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity. However, winds are forecast to be fairly strong and gusty. Overall, conditions will be favorable for continued control of the fire, but spotting potential will continue.

Planned actions:

Branch V/XXV: Mop-up, make safe for repopulations, and continuing suppression repair.

Branch XII: Mop-up, make safe for repopulations, and continuing suppression repair.

Branch XV: Improving direct and indirect line as well as mop-up. Mitigating spot fires and protecting Hwy 36 and Turner Mountain communications infrastructure.

Branch XVIII: Improving and constructing direct and indirect line, mop-up, mitigating spot fires.

Branch XX: Mop-up, make safe for repopulations, and continuing suppression repair.

August 11, 2024 at 8:11 AM

Park Fire behavior was moderated overnight. With the exception of a few new small spot fires, containment lines have held. There have been pockets of unburned fuel and heavy dead and down fuels continue to burn out and threaten control lines.

The was improved humidity recovery overnight in the Mill Creek area. A slow cooling trend begins early next week as temperatures are expected to fall to near or even a few degrees below seasonal norms.

Firefighters continue to offensively engage the fire where possible to build control line, tie in line to previously constructed line, and mop-up.

Lassen National Forest:

Overnight, on the Park Fire, firefighters held the fire within the planning area south and east of Turner Mountain through use of night-capable aircraft and direct line construction. Higher humidity overnight aided in the fire fight.

Today, direct attack continues to extinguish active fire and strengthen control lines around the fire’s perimeter.

August 10, 2024 at 9:00 PM

This afternoon skies were sunny away from active areas of the fire allowing high temperatures to warm into the mid 80s above 5000 feet with mid 90s across the lower elevations. Less smoke during the morning hours allowed for the temperature inversion to weaken around 1300-1500 hrs. Minimum humidity was similar to the day prior(Friday) – around 16-22% across the fire area. Winds remained fairly light from the southwest 5-10 mph with a few gusts 18 mph Branch XII along Highway 36. The forecast for tonight calls for moderate humidity recovery with values 45-55% lower elevations with 50-60% near the head of the fire in Branch XV. Tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon as an upper trough reaches Northern California we’ll see some Southwest wind gusts up to 20-25 mph that will be adverse to the line in Branch XV along Highway 36. We¿ll continue to see a slow cooling trend next week as temperatures fall to near or even a few degrees below seasonal norms. Dry afternoons will be followed by nights with moderate to good humidity recovery for much of next week.

Planned Actions

Branch V/XXV: Mop-up, make safe for repopulations, and continuing suppression repair.

Branch XII: Mop-up, make safe for repopulations, and continuing suppression repair.

Branch XV: Improving and constructing direct and indirect line, catching spot fires and protecting Hwy 36 and Turner Mountain communications infrastructure.

Branch XVIII: Improving and constructing direct and indirect line, catching spot fires.

Branch XX: Mop-up, make safe for repopulations, and continuing suppression repair.

August 10, 2024 at 9:36 AM

Fire behavior moderated overnight, allowing crews to extend and to tie in containment lines and hoselays.

Fire continued to burn actively in the higher elevations of Branch XV, challenging suppression efforts. Heavy dead and down fuels continued to burn with moderate intensity. Better overnight relative humidity recovery helped to limit fire activity in other areas of the fire. Active flanking, backing, and spotting have all been observed.

Better humidity recovery was observed, with relative humidity values between 30-40% at lower elevations, and 40-55% near the head of the fire (in Branch XV). This is some of the best recoveries in over a week. A slow cooling trend starts this weekend and into next week, as temperatures fall to near, or even a few degrees below, seasonal norms. Dry afternoons will be followed by nights with moderate-to-good humidity recovery for much of next week. On Sunday afternoon, as the upper trough reaches Northern California, we could see some southwesterly wind gusts between 20-25 mph, which will be adverse to the line in Branch XV along Highway 36.

Planned actions:

Branch V/XXV:
Mop-up, make safe for repopulations, and continue suppression repair.  

Branch X/XII:  
Mop-up, make safe for repopulations, and continue suppression repair.  

Branch XV:
Fire is burning actively. Construct direct and indirect line, catch spot fires, and protect Highway 36 and Turner Mountain communications infrastructure.

Branch XVIII:
Construct direct and indirect line to continue aggressive firefighting.

Branch XX:
Mop-up, make safe for repopulations, and continue suppression repair.

August 9, 2024 at 8:25 AM

Last night saw fewer spot fires than the past few nights. Crews were able to construct direct line on the north and south sides of Mill Creek.

The fire continued to burn actively in Branches XV and XVIII on the Mill Creek Plateau, around the Mill Creek community, and around HWY 172 an HWY 36 east of Mineral. Torching, slope-aligned and active uphill runs, and frequent spotting is driving fire growth. Fire continues to burn all-aged timber stands at high severity.

Another night of poor humidity recovery was observed, with values from 20-30% toward the end of the operational period. Though dry, that does represent an improvement from the last few nights. Winds remained light down-canyon, with a strong nighttime inversion trapping smoke in the Mill Creek drainage as it filtered down from Branch XV. No significant changes are forecasted today, with highs in the mid-80s to lower-90s, under a smoky inversion in Branch XV that won’t likely break until 4 p.m. Better humidity recovery tonight into Saturday morning. A weak trough approaches the West Coast by Sunday and into next week, which is anticipated to keep temperatures near-to-slightly-below normal, with better humidity recovery and westerly afternoon winds, with gusts 20-22 mph in Branch XV.

August 9, 2024 at 6:50 AM

Firefighters made good progress on the Park Fire overnight.  There were fewer spot fires than in previous nights, and firefighters were able to construct direct line in the Mill Creek area. The fuels in this area include significant brush, timber, and understory with limited fire history.

Fire is burning primarily in mature timber stands and dead and down fuels. Firefighters continue to aggressively engage in a direct firefight where possible. They are working in very hot conditions and in steep terrain and deep drainages.

Over the weekend, lower temperatures and higher humidity are expected to limit fire spread in some areas. However, winds are expected to increase which could lead to more wind-driven fire activity.

Repopulations are occurring where it is safe to do so.  However, threats remain to several communities in the region.

All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted in Butte County, while some orders and warnings remain in Tehama, Shasta and Plumas counties. 

Lassen National Forest:

Last night on the #ParkFire, firefighters held the fire within the planning area through direct action on active fire and tactical firing on indirect lines with the support of night capable aircraft.

Today aircraft and crews will utilize direct tactics to hold the fire within the perimeter and mop-up less active fire areas. Mop-up is a phase of fire suppression that involves removing or extinguishing all burning or smoldering material along containment lines.

An inversion layer is predicted to hover over the fire creating hazy conditions.

The collaborative, risk-informed strategies, and tactics from all our partners are being implemented under unified command.

The #ParkFire has burned 113,022 acres on the Lassen National Forest.

The current acreage is 428,744 in total:

• Butte County: 52,937 acres
• Tehama County: 375,807 acres

Damage Inspection Teams have completed 100% of their assessments.

Between both counties, there are *636 destroyed structures and *49 damaged structures. *The total number destroyed and damaged includes infrastructure.

• Butte County

No damage: 882 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Damaged: 47 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Destroyed: 428 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

• Tehama County

No damage: 277 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Damaged: 5 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Destroyed: 212 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

August 8, 2024 at 7:55 AM

Fire was active overnight with spot fires in multiple areas. Significant fire behavior is anticipated in Branches XV & XVIII on the Mill Creek Plateau, around the Mill Creek community, around HWY 172 and HWY 36, east of Mineral. Torching, slope-aligned and active runs, as well as frequent, long-range spotting is driving fire growth. Fire continues to burn all-age timber stands, at high severity.

Poor humidity recovery was observed overnight, with values only reaching 18-28%, keeping fuels dry and the fire active. Light, down-canyon winds were observed along Highway 36 from Mineral to Paynes Creek, with mild temperatures in the 60s to lower 70s. Conditions remain hot and dry today with persistent Southwest wind flow. However, the main driver of the weather will be morning smoke that will gradually give way and should allow the inversion to break around 2 p.m. today. No significant changes are expected through Friday, with better humidity recovery by Saturday morning. A trough approaches Sunday, allowing temperatures to drop to more seasonal normals, with moderate nighttime humidity recovery. Southwest ridgetop wind gusts are expected to be between 20-25 mph each afternoon next week as the trough stays over the West Coast.

Very similar fire behavior anticipated as compared to the previous three days. Slope aligned runs with torching and mid-range spotting will continue to allow for significant daily growth. Low humidity values will dominate across the fire, allowing for a near-24-hour burn period. One limiting factor to growth and fire behavior is abundant smoke production that may shade areas and limit activity.

Planned actions:

Branch V/XXV:
Mop-up, supporting repopulations, and continuing suppression repair.

Branch X/XII:
Improving control lines, mop-up, and continuing suppression repair.

Branch XV:
High fire activity. Division TQ: holding and mop up. Divisions TU, TW, TX: constructing direct and indirect line to continue aggressive firefighting.

Branch XVIII:
Fire is burning actively. Constructing direct line, and constructing contingency line, catching spot fires and protecting Hwy 36.

Branch XX:
Mop up, helping residents back to their homes, and continuing suppression repair.

August 8, 2024 at 7:51 AM

Today’s briefing map.

August 7, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Significant fire behavior observed in Branches XV & XVIII on the Mill Creek Plateau, around the Mill Creek community, around HWY 172 & 36 east of Mineral. Torching, slope-aligned runs, and frequent spotting is driving fire growth. Fire continues to burn all aged timber stands at high severity.

Low humidity values persisted again, today with readings as low as 8% this morning and values staying steady from 10-15% through the afternoon burn period. General winds remained fairly light from the southwest, with some gusts up to around 20 mph on the ridges. The fire enhanced winds near the main fireline this afternoon. High temperatures ranged from 103 degrees on Branch X, 95 degrees on Branch XII and the upper 80s on Branch XV/XVIII. Another night of poor humidity recovery is the main forecast concern tonight into Thursday, though values should reach 20-30% by Thursday morning. Conditions remain hot and dry Thursday, with persistent southwest wind flow. However, the main driver of the weather will be morning smoke that will gradually give way and should allow the inversion to break around 2 pm on Thursday. No big changes through Friday, with better humidity recovery by Saturday morning. A trough approaches Sunday into next week allowing temperatures to drop to more seasonal normals, with moderate nighttime humidity recovery. Southwest ridgetop wind gusts are expected to be between 20-25 mph each afternoon next week as the trough stays over the West Coast.

Planned actions:

Branch XV:
High fire activity. Division TQ: Holding and mop up. Divisions TU, TW, TX: Constructing direct and indirect line to continue aggressive firefighting.

Branch XVIII:
Fire is burning actively. Constructing direct line, and constructing contingency line, catching spot fires and protecting Hwy 36.

August 7, 2024 at 10:27 AM

The fire was active overnight in Branches XV and XVIII.

With the fire area experiencing extremely poor overnight humidity recovery, it will continue to burn actively, moving to the north and east, ascending slopes with critically dry dead and down fuels.

Recently observed fire activity includes: active uphill runs and isolated torching.

Humidity recovery remained poor across much of the fire overnight, with values between 28-38% toward sunrise. Heavy smoke settled over the fire, trapping heat in the main Mill Creek drainage. After sunset, winds became light downcanyon, from 2-5 mph or less. Morning lows were 60-70 degrees over most of the fire, but the higher elevations near Mineral and Mill Creek cooled to 48-58 degrees (at elevations above 4,800 feet). For today, the main changes to the fire environment will be due to thick smoke that will keep temperatures slightly cooler, with slightly higher humidity over the active portions of the fire along Highway 172. This will delay the inversion break until later in the day, around 2 p.m. for Branch XV, while the lower portions of the fire remain sunny, hot, and dry, with temperatures in the 90s and relative humidity values between 15-25%.

August 6, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Increased fire behavior has been observed near the Mill Creek canyon. Large plumes were visible from Big Bend in Mill Creek. The fire is burning actively, featuring slope-aligned runs and spotting.  The fire will remain active overnight due to high temperatures, and no humidity recovery. It consumes dead and down fuels as well as timber.  Crews continue to engage offensively in parts of the fire when it is possible to build direct lines, reinforce lines, and mop-up. 

Repopulations are occurring where it is safe to do so, with multiple evacuation orders and warnings reduced recently in Butte, Shasta, and Tehama counties.  Please remain diligent while crews and equipment continue working in these areas. 

Lassen National Forest: 

Due to critically high temperatures and low relative humidity, the #ParkFire was active through the upper Mill Creek drainage area and crossed CA 172 due to critically high temperatures and low relative humidity. Crews and aircraft aggressively work to keep fire as small as possible within the planning area.

Tomorrow, high temperatures with low relative humidity are predicted.  

Unified partners have converged over 6,500 firefighters to fire the #ParkFire

The Park Fire has burned 98,048 acres of the Lassen National Forest.

The current acreage is 414,890 in total:

• Butte County: 52,937 acres
• Tehama County: 361,953 acres

August 6, 2024 at 7:39 AM

The Park Fire continues to burn actively in some areas. The overnight humidity recovery was very poor.  The fire is well-established in the Mill and Antelope Creek drainages where it will continue to build heat and be resistant to control.

New evacuations were ordered in Tehama County in Zones TEH-718, TEH-722, TEH-724.

Critically low fuel moistures, steep canyons, long drive times and daily spot fires have caused difficulty in suppressing the fire spread.

Temperatures will continue to be hot and dry throughout the day, with primary growth aligning with the topography to the north and east. 

The fire is expected to continue to challenge crews until more favorable conditions arrive later in the week.

Lassen National Forest: 

Today, smoke will be visible across the Park Fire and from surrounding communities.  

Active fire behavior is expected due to dry weather conditions combined with low humidity recovery overnight.

Yesterday, the fire was active in Mill Creek drainage, pushed up the north rim and spotted Tamarack Road into the South Fork Antelope Creek drainage in several places. 

Crews and aircraft are working aggressively to slow and contain fire movement with direct attack where safe to do so.

August 6, 2024 at 5:57 AM

Today’s operations map.

August 5, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Today the Park Fire burned actively in heavy, receptive fuel beds, including abundant dead and down fuels in mature stands with more complete consumption in timber nursery stands, understory, and brush.

Extremely low humidity was observed across the fire, dipping to 8% in the active portions of the fire. Daytime highs ranged from 102 degrees in the lower elevations to the mid-90s in the higher elevations. Skies were sunny and morning smoke lifted, allowing the inversion to break in Mill Creek around midday.

While there were evacuations lifted in both Tehama and Butte Counties, there was one zone that was upgraded to an Evacuation Order west of the intersection of Highways 32 and 36 in Tehama County.

High temperatures will persist through the week, reaching to between 90-100 degrees through mid-week.  However, by the weekend, there may be a slight cooling trend and uptick in humidity.

The Butte County Local Assistance Center opened at 9AM today and will be available for two weeks.

2156 Pillsbury Road Suite 100

Chico, CA 95926

Lassen National Forest: 

As expected, the #ParkFire became more active today as hotter and drier weather conditions persisted. Wind, terrain and dense dry fuels combined to push the fire up the Mill Creek drainage. The fire crossed Tamarack Road into the South Fork Antelope Creek drainage. Crews and aircraft worked aggressively to slow and contain the increased fire activity.

With the increased fire activity, a mandatory evacuation order has been issued for 720-A in Tehama County.

The Park Fire has burned 95,743 acres on the Lassen National Forest.

The current acreage is 406,579 total:

• Butte County: 52,937 acres
• Tehama County: 353,642 acres

Damage Inspection Teams have completed 100% of their assessments.

Between both counties, there are *640 destroyed structures and *52 damaged structures. *The total number destroyed and damaged includes infrastructure.

• Butte County

No damage: 882 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Damaged: 47 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Destroyed: 428 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

• Tehama County

No damage: 277 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Damaged: 5 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Destroyed: 212 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

August 5, 2024 at 6:50 AM

Temperatures warmed up and the air cleared over the Park Fire area leading to more fire activity. Single and group tree torching, short range spotting, and short runs persisted throughout Sunday afternoon.

Temperatures will remain warm at night over the next several nights. Early into the coming week the region will experience very warm and dry conditions. Daytime highs will reach the lower 100s and the minimum relative humidity will range from 10 to 20%.

Warm overnight temperatures with below-average humidity will allow heavy fuels to burn actively. Lighter and live fuels may not burn as readily overnight but are expected to rebound quickly during the day.

Firefighters continue building contingency lines in Butte, Shasta, and Tehama counties.

With several days of previously favorable weather, firefighters have been able to build and widen lines using a mix of roads, dozerline and handline heading south from Highway 36, across the front of the fire and tied in around McCarthy Creek. They now are turning the corner and connecting to Tamarack Road which parallels the north rim of Mill Creek. On the southern rim, crews are using heavy equipment to improve Forest Roads to prevent the fire from advancing south and east. These lines also are being plumbed with hose lays.

August 5, 2024 at 6:13 AM

Today’s operations map.

August 4, 2024 at 7:29 AM

Yesterday, the fire was moderated by wet thunderstorms and cloud cover. Fire continued to be active in the heavier fuels but showed minimal activity in the lighter fuels. Activity was generally smoldering, creeping and flare ups in heavy jackpots. Afternoon clearing allowed for some increase in activity.

Planned actions:

Branch V and Branch X: Fall hazard trees, mop-up, and patrol.

Branch XII: Improve containment line and cool hot spots.

Branch XV: Fire is actively burning, and crews are holding and extending lines on the North side of Mill Creek.

Branch XVIII: Fire is actively burning. Crews continue constructing indirect containment line and in preparation to contain fire spread and address spot fires. Lines are being re-opened and improved along the rim of the canyon to help contain the fire.

Branch XX: Fire crews are actively engaged in fire suppression around cliffs and drainages containing established fire and high heat. Crews are also providing for structure defense.

Branch XXV: Repopulations are increasing in this area. We are supporting the public with calls for service.

Contingency: Contingency lines are in progress in Butte, Shasta, and Tehama counties. The focus is on preparing for community protection with the forecast hot weather.

Repopulations: Where possible, fire crews are removing many hazard trees while utilities have hundreds of personnel working to make infrastructure safe. Progress is limited by narrow roads with limited space for crews to work.

August 3, 2024 at 8:07 AM

The Park Fire remained active overnight.  The smoke provided shade and cloud cover, and moisture moderated fire behavior compared to the previous night.

The fire is being carried primarily by grass and brush, mixed timber and dead and downed vegetation.  The fuels are heavy, dry, and very receptive to fire. The first few days of this fire saw significant fire behavior and unprecedented fire spread. A few days of moderated weather allowed plans to be put in place to construct containment lines. Now that hot and dry weather has returned, those lines are being tested. Spot fires and active fire behavior are expected to present challenges for fire crews the next several days.

Thunderstorms are expected to continue today and could be more widespread in coverage. Higher temperatures, lower relative humidity and gusty winds could lead to critical fire behavior and plume development.

Fire continues to persist near communities, challenging crews in the wildland urban interface (WUI). Firefighters will continue working to open control lines from previous fires, as well as building new ones.

Firefighters are removing hazardous trees from populated areas, and utility crews are working to replace damaged infrastructure in order to allow the public to return home safely. There are many narrow roads across the fire area so please, give first responders and utility workers plenty of room to work and mind all traffic laws and public safety communications.

Lassen National Forest: The total Forest Service acres involved in the Park Fire is 95,353. The remaining 305,603 acres are on state and private lands for a total of 400,956 acres with 27% containment.

Fire activity in Deer Creek cast smoke to the north which helped to shade the sun and decrease activity in Mill Creek and Antelope Creek Canyons. While some areas of the fire received light precipitation, cloud cover and increased humidity over the entire fire area helped to moderate fire behavior. This helped crews continue to work towards keeping the fire away from the communities of Mill Creek and Mineral.

The current acreage is 400,956 total:

• Butte County: 52,937 acres
• Tehama County: 348,028 acres

August 2, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Fire was active throughout the last 24 hrs. An extremely dry airmass continued to dry fuels and added to spotting problems. Atmospheric instability and mid-level moisture contributed to plume development and thunderstorm activity to the East of the fire area.

The main issue this evening and overnight will be the potential of thunderstorms and associated impacts. At this time any storm development will be moving rapidly from SE-NW but abundant lighting is not expected and rainfall looks very limited. Main impacts will be possible outflow winds of 30-40 mph and the mostly likely time period will be between 1800 and 2200. Otherwise, weather conditions look very similar to previous nights with very light SW-SE or downslope winds, temps dropping to the to the lower 70s. Relative humidity recovery will range from 30-40%. A signature of east or downslope and down canyon winds is showing up in model data for the early morning hours along the west slopes and south slopes of the lower foothills around the perimeter, mainly over the Butte zone. Wind speeds may reach 15-25 mph for a few hours during the early morning¿then diminish.

August 2, 2024 at 9:21 AM

Main changes for Friday versus Thursday include increased cloud cover and about a 15% chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Maximum temperatures today will range from 98-103 degrees and will remain steady each day through Monday. Daytime relative humidity values will also remain steady falling to the mid to upper teens each afternoon. Winds will be out of the south (a drier direction) but speeds will be close to previous days 5-8 miles per hour with gusts ranging from 12-18 miles per hour during the afternoon period. Smoke coverage is more uncertain today but heavier concentrations will still be located around Branches XII, XV, and XVIII.

Critical Weather Period Continues Friday through Monday. The airmass will continue to become warmer and drier during this period along with the potential of thunderstorms Friday – Saturday. Storms are not expected to develop over the fire perimeter. However, storms could drift from the southeast over the fire area Friday night into Saturday morning. Main impacts would be abundant lightning, new starts, and outflow boundaries of 35-45 miles per hour. Temps will range from 98-104 degrees. Minimum relative humidity will range from 15-20%.

Planned actions:

Branch 5 (Southwest): Fire crews continue to fall hazard trees, mop-up, and patrol.

Branch 10 (West): Fire crews continue constructing direct line. Lava rocks make this slow work for hand crews. The crew shuttle to fly in crews to access the area continues to make progress.

Branch 12 (North): Fire crews continue constructing and improving containment line as well as conducting mop-up.

Branch 15 (Northeast): Fire is actively burning, and crews are attempting to complete containment lines and gain a stronghold in multiple drainages. Heavy fuel load and numerous spot fires continue to be a challenge.

Branch 18: Fire is actively burning. Crews continue constructing indirect containment line in preparation to contain fire spread. Lines are being re-opened and improved along the rim of the canyon to help contain the fire.

Branch 20 (East): Fire crews are actively engaged in fire suppression operations around steep drainages containing established fire and high heat. Thick smoke has prevented aircraft from entering the area, which can be monitored only by thermal imagery. Crews are also providing for structure defense.

Branch 25 (Southeast): Fire crews are actively engaged in constructing additional line and catching spot fires. Repopulation of some areas means many calls for service. A threat to structures exists.

Contingency: Contingency lines are in progress in Butte, Shasta, and Tehama counties. The focus is on preparing for increased fire activity and community protection with the forecast hot, dry, windy weather. Where possible, near Forest Ranch and Cohasset, fire crews are removing hazard trees while utilities make infrastructure safe. Progress is limited by narrow roads, limited space for machines and crews to work, and many hot hazardous trees.

August 2, 2024 at 7:14 AM

High temperatures and low relative humidities will allow for extreme fire behavior. There is a chance of thunderstorms with strong outflow winds that could intensify the fire behavior and cause fire to grow in multiple directions.

August 1, 2024 at 8:08 PM

Fire activity will continue into overnight hours with potential of spotting and moderate fire behavior. Heavy fuels continue to exhibit near record-level low moistures and are very receptive to fire. The potential of thunderstorms nearby can cause outflow winds, with the potential for erratic fire behavior.

The primary carrier of this fire are the annual grasses and brush, with mixed timber. Fire in deep drainages, lava rock, and heavy fuels continue to make suppression difficult. Fixed wing aircraft have been prevented from operating in some drainages due to limited visibility from the thick smoke. Crews continue to build containment lines and conduct structure defense in affected areas.

Lassen National Forest: As of 5:00 pm on August 1, 2024 the total Forest Service acres involved in the Park Fire is 92,435. The remaining 300,578 acres are on state and private lands. The Park Fire is extensive and has impacted a variety of vegetation and ecosystems. The fire, which originated in lower elevations with thick grass and oak trees, burned rapidly. As the fire progresses towards Lassen National Forest the elevation increases, leading to a change in vegetation with a higher concentration of trees and brush. This change requires different firefighting tactics and tools.

Damage Inspection Teams are at 88% completion of their assessments. These numbers are updated twice daily.

Between both counties, there are *540 destroyed structures and *50 damaged structures. *The total number destroyed and damaged includes infrastructure.

August 1, 2024 at 1:06 PM

Damage Inspection Teams are at 85% completion of their assessments. These numbers are updated twice daily. Between both counties, there are *483 destroyed structures and *47 damaged structures. *The total number destroyed and damaged includes infrastructure.

August 1, 2024 at 8:54 AM

CAL FIRE: The fire has been active in the North East portion of the incident. Additional resources have arrived to assist in our efforts from Utah and Texas.

Today will mark the first of several days where fire weather will become increasingly critical. Temperatures will rise from the upper 90s to the lower 100s. Daytime humidity will fall to upper teens today. Winds will be drier out of the south, but speeds will be close to previous days. There is increased instability in the north where we will see columns and plumes of smoke.

A warm air mass is predicted to enter the area Friday through Saturday with the potential for thunderstorms and erratic winds.

Lassen National Forest: Winds are anticipated to increase today ahead of predicted thunder storms on Friday and Saturday. This could impact the well-established fire activity in the Deer Creek and Mill Creek Canyons. Preparations have been completed around the community of Mill Creek. The Turner Mountain Lookout has also been enhanced in the event the fire approaches that area.

Crews continue to work in areas of lava rock, steep drainages, and other difficult terrain.

The current acreage is 392,480 total:

Butte County: 52,999 acres
Tehama County: 339,481 acres

Planned actions

Branch 5 (Southwest): Fire crews continue to fall hazard trees, mop-up to address heat and spot fires, and pull/backhaul hose where appropriate.

Branch 10 (West): Fire crews continue constructing direct line. Lava rocks make this slow work for hand crews. Crews are being flown in to access areas that have been hard to reach because of long drive times and steep, rugged terrain.

Branch 12 (North): Fire crews continue constructing containment line and firing to keep fire spread contained.

Branch 15 (Northeast): Fire is actively burning, and crews are attempting to complete containment lines and gain a stronghold. Heavy fuel load and numerous spot fires continue to be a challenge.

Branch 18: Fire is actively burning. Crews continue constructing indirect containment line in preparation to contain fire spread. Lines are being re-opened and improved along the rim of the canyon to help contain the fire.

Branch 20 (East): Fire crews are actively engaged in fire suppression operations around steep drainages containing established fire and high heat. Thick smoke has prevented aircraft from entering the area, which can be monitored only by thermal imagery. Crews are also providing for structure defense.

Branch 25 (Southeast): Fire crews are actively engaged in constructing additional line and firing operations if conditions allow. Repopulation of some areas means many calls for service. A threat to structures exists.

Contingency: Contingency lines are in progress in Butte, Shasta, and Tehama counties. The focus is on preparing for increased fire activity and community protection with the forecast hot, dry, windy weather. Where possible, near Forest Ranch and Cohasset, fire crews are removing hazard trees while utilities make infrastructure safe. Progress is limited by narrow roads, limited space for machines and crews to work, and many hot hazardous trees.

Projected Incident Activity

12 hours: High temperatures, low humidities, and gusty winds that will allow for extreme fire behavior. Plume development, group torching, and spotting are expected.

24 hours: High temperatures, low relative humidities, and poor nighttime moisture recoveries will allow for increased fire activity and extreme fire behavior. There is a chance of thunderstorms with strong outflow winds that could intensify the fire behavior and cause fire to grow in multiple directions.

48 hours: High temperatures and low relative humidities will allow for extreme fire behavior. There is a chance of thunderstorms with strong outflow winds that could intensify the fire behavior and cause fire to grow in multiple directions.

72 hours: High temperatures, low relative humidities, and stronger winds will allow for critical fire behavior with plume development, group torching, and spotting.

Anticipated after 72 hours: Temperatures will continue to remain hot and dry from Sunday through Wednesday, and strong, gusty winds during this time will intensify the fire and increase its spread.

The fire has been zoned into a Butte Zone, Tehama Zone, and Shasta Zone. Zone lines follow county boundaries.

August 1, 2024 at 6:38 AM

Today’s Briefing map.

August 1, 2024 at 6:35 AM

Damage Inspection Teams are at 80% completion of their assessments. These numbers are updated twice daily. Between both counties, there are *437 destroyed structures and *42 damaged structures. *The total number destroyed and damaged includes infrastructure.

Butte County

• No damage: 699 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)
• Damaged: 38 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)
• Destroyed: 310 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Tehama County

• No damage: 232 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)
• Damaged: 4 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)
• Destroyed: 127 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

July 31, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Damage Inspection Teams are at 75% completion of their assessments. These numbers are updated twice daily.

Between both counties, there are *361 destroyed structures and 36 damaged structures. *The total number destroyed includes infrastructure.

• Butte County

No damage: 602 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Damaged: 32 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Destroyed: 258 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

• Tehama County

No damage: 210 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Damaged: 4 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

Destroyed: 103 (Residential, Comm, Minor, other structures)

July 31, 2024 at 1:48 PM

USFS – Fire resources in the northeast section of the Park Fire are constructing fire lines directly next to the advancing fire’s edge, and at strategic locations away from the fire’s edge, to minimize the overall fire area. The Antelope Creek Drainage and Mill Creek Drainages have active fires within them. As they battle the fire aggressively, they prioritize firefighter and public safety.

The Park Fire continues to burn very actively at multiple locations around the perimeter. Smoke is expected to be more widespread with very limited and late clearing.

Daytime temperatures continue to climb a few degrees each day, daytime humidity values will be in the 20-25% range.

Heavy fuels are very receptive and are near record levels of dryness.

July 31, 2024 at 6:31 AM

Damage Inspection Teams are at 70% completion of their assessments. These numbers are updated twice daily. Between both counties, there are 277 destroyed structures and 29 damaged structures.

July 31, 2024 at 6:28 AM

Today’s briefing map.

July 30, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Smoke was heavy on Tuesday across the Tehama Zone, especially across the NE portion. For the Butte Zone, smoke was significantly less. Going into the evening hours, little change in smoke coverage is expected. Overnight, smoke is likely to spread in all directions and may drift south across the Butte Zone by sunrise. Otherwise, weather conditions look very similar to previous night with light SW-SE winds, temps dropping to the mid 50s to lower 60s. Relative Humidity recovery will be fair at 50-60%.

Significant Changes for Thursday – Sunday:
The airmass will become much warmer and drier beginning Thursday with maximum temperatures ranging from 93-103. Minimum Relative humidity will also drop to the mid to upper teens each day. Winds will be out of the south ranging from 8-12 miles per hour with gusts of 15-18 mph. Thunderstorms are also possible beginning Friday and lasting through Saturday outside the perimeter. Storms may be initially dry.

July 30, 2024 at 4:19 PM

Planned Actions

Branch 5 (Southwest):
Fire crews continue to mop up to address heat and spot fires.

Branch 10 (West):
Fire crews continue constructing direct line. Lava rocks make this slow work for hand crews.

Branch 12 (North):
Fire crews continue constructing direct containment line and mopping up.

Branch 15 (Northeast):
Fire is actively burning, and crews are attempting to complete containment lines and gain a stronghold in challenging topography.

Branch 20 (East):
Fire crews are actively engaged in fire suppression operations while providing for structure defense. A threat to structures exists.

Branch 25 (Southeast):
Fire activity is high with short range spotting. Fire crews are actively engaged in constructing additional line and firing operations. A threat to structures exists.

The perimeter of the Park Fire is 260 miles which means it has burned more than 3 times the surface area of Lake Tahoe.

Fire crews are providing structure defense where needed, they are attempting to complete containment lines in some areas and gain a stronghold in the challenging topography while also engaging in mop-up where applicable.

July 30, 2024 at 1:23 PM

The Forest Ranch Post Office has resumed regular retail and delivery services as mandatory evacuations have lifted in the area. Customers normally served by the Forest Ranch Post Office, 15517 Nopel Rd, Forest Ranch, CA 95942 can pick-up PO Box mail, or conduct retail services during normal retail hours of Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

July 30, 2024 at 6:54 AM

The current acreage is 383,619 total:

Butte County: 53,051 acres
Tehama County: 320,306 acres
Fire Integrated Real-Time Intelligence System Program (FIRIS) aircraft is flying over the fire, mapping acreage which will allow for periodic acreage updates.

We ask that the public continue to be diligent and prepared due to erratic fire activity.

165 Structures Destroyed Residential, Commercial and Other. 15 structures damaged. Damage inspection teams have completed just over half of their inspections within the current fire perimeter and continue to identify and verify structures that have been damaged or destroyed. The numbers of structures reported are expected to adjust as the team verifies impacts.

USFS – Today, clear skies and direct sun have affected dry fuels in Antelope Creek drainage and the Mill Creek drainage. Fire crews are constructing lines in identified areas to minimize fire spread on the Lassen National Forest and surrounding lands.

July 30, 2024 at 6:10 AM

Today’s briefing map.

July 29, 2024 at 7:44 PM

Damage Inspection is underway and approximately 55% complete, 721 site inspections have been conducted.

Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for the towns of Paradise and Magalia and for the Chico Airport.

Smoke blanketed the northern portion of the fire, causing some dampening of the activity somewhat. The southern portion of the fire had clearer skies, allowing finer fuels to be more receptive and a longer burn window.

The fire is actively burning in heavy, receptive fuel beds. This presents an imminent threat to values at risk within the fire perimeter and within the path of projected fire growth. Crews continue to engage offensively in parts of the fire when it is possible to to build direct line, reinforce lines, and begin mop-up. Crews have been attacking spot fires aggressively and extending contingency lines.

July 29, 2024 at 5:23 PM

The decreased smoke today caused a warmer climate around the fire which has led to increased fire activity that will remain through the evening hours.

July 29, 2024 at 2:02 PM

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 night, smoke blanketed the fire area, also causing some dampening of the activity.

Southwest winds are expected today, along with low fuel moistures and fire receptive fuels, which will be a factor in increased fire activity throughout the day. Fire crews will continue to re-open control lines from previous fires, where applicable, as well as establishing new lines and continuing to strengthen existing fire lines.

July 29, 2024 at 8:49 AM

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on July 27 at 3:15 p.m. PDT / 6:15 p.m. EDT to assist the state of California in combating the Park Fire burning in Tehama County. The Park Fire was previously approved for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) on July 24, 2024, for Butte County.

July 29, 2024 at 6:30 AM

Today’s briefing map and control objectives.

Keep the fire North of Skyway
Keep the fire East of Highway 99
Keep the fire South of Highway 44
Keep the fire West of Skyway to Humbug Summit

July 28, 2024 at 7:10 PM

The fire continues to burn very actively at multiple locations around the perimeter. The fire continues to see group tree torching, spotting, and alignment with slope, causing additional growth. Fuel moisture values in the 10, 100, and 1000 hours fuels saw only minor effects from the change in the weather, allowing the fire to continue to burn freely.

Fire crews continue to improve containment lines, mop up, grid for heat, and tactically patrol the southwest edge of the fire (Branch 5). On the west, north, and northeast edges, fire crews continue constructing direct containment line and mopping up (Branches 10, 12, and 15). Fire crews on the east side of the fire are actively engaged in fire suppression while providing for structure defense (Branch 20). Fire activity is high on the southeast side of the fire with short range spotting. Fire crews are actively engaged in fire suppression efforts. A threat to structures exists (Branch 35).

The fire has been zoned into a Butte Zone, Tehama Zone, and Shasta Zone. Zone lines follow county boundaries.

Decreasing smoke today led to increased fire activity that will continue through the evening hours. This will continue, despite the fact that temperatures will remain relatively cool and RH recoveries will be fair to good and above normal for late July. Winds will also diminish after sunset to generally below 5 mph. Early morning hours will see less smoke than today and will likely lead to an early burning period.

Humidity recoveries will moderate the fire, but the fire will continue to burn well in the heavier fuels until late in the overnight hours. Spotting and group torching should be reduced but still possible. Tomorrow, winds and temperatures will increase slightly, and humidity values are expected to drop. Smoke coverage in the morning will limit fire activity but will thin across the fire earlier and allow for increased activity with the changing weather. Spotting and torching will continue to challenge control lines.

July 28, 2024 at 8:22 AM

Afternoon temperatures should still remain around 10 degrees below normal while RH values remain near normal, around 25-30%. Daytime winds will be from the South-Southeast-Southwest depending on location, and speeds will generally range from 5 -10 mph.

Lower temperatures and higher relative humidity during nighttime hours will aid moisture recovery in fuels and reduce fire activity. Tomorrow, with higher temperatures and humidity values lower, fire should become more active. However, smoke shading in portions of the fire will help lower temperatures and increase humidity by blocking radiant heat and moderate fire activity until smoke clears

July 28, 2024 at 6:37 AM

Lower temperatures and higher humidity have reduced fire activity. Fire continues to progress through multiple drainages.

The fire is burning in grass, brush, mixed timber, and dead vegetation.

Damage inspection teams are working to identify structures that have been damaged or destroyed. Preliminary Aerial Structure Assessment showed over 100 structures impacted. Now Damage Inspection (DINS) is on the ground and have confirmed 20 structures have been destroyed. These numbers will fluctuate over the coming days as they asses the damage.

July 28, 2024 at 6:24 AM

Today’s briefing map and control objectives:

Keep the fire North of Skyway
Keep the fire East of Highway 99
Keep the fire South of Highway 44
Keep the fire West of Skyway to Humbug Summit

July 27, 2024 at 7:39 PM

Damage Inspection has commenced. Preliminary Aerial Structures Assessment shows 514 structures impacted. 4,200 structures remain threatened.

The fire is actively burning in heavy, receptive fuel beds. This presents an imminent threat to values at risk within the fire perimeter and within the path of projected fire growth. Warm, windy, and dry conditions will increase risk of extreme fire activity similar to what the fire has done presently.

Significant threat to the communities of: Chico, Forest Ranch, Paynes Creek, Campbellville, Manton, Mineral, Mill Creek, Centerville, Paradise, Magalia, Shingletown, Butte Meadows, and Cohasset.

Threats to Highway and Major Roads: Portions of Highway 32, 99, and 36 and Cohasset Road. Hwy 32, Hwy 36, and Cohasset Road are currently closed and are impacting ingress and egress of surrounding communities, recreational travel, and commuter traffic for people who work in surrounding communities and work within the cities of Chico and Oroville.

Major County Functions and Public Service Facilities: Chico Regional Airport. Coleman National Fish Hatchery. CAL FIRE Cohasset Station #22 is within the fire footprint.

Watersheds: Deer Creek, Mill Creek, Big Dry Creek, and Big Chico Creek. All of which drain into the Sacramento River Watershed.

Natural Resources:

Lassen National Forest, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Ishi Wilderness.

Threatened and Endangered Species: Pacific Fisher, Grey Wolf, Red Legged Frog, Spring Run Chinook, Central Valley Steel Head, California Spotted Owl, Conservancy Fairy Shrimp, Western Bumble Bee.

July 27, 2024 at 6:31 PM

While smoke shading, lower temperatures, and higher humidity have reduced fire activity, fire continues to progress through multiple drainages.

Tomorrow, with higher temperatures and humidity values lower, fire should become more active. However, smoke shading in portions of the fire will help lower temperatures and increase humidity by blocking radiant heat and moderate fire activity until smoke clears.

July 27, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Lassen Volcanic National Park closed due to Park Fire. Three years after the Dixie Fire consumed much of the eastern portion of Lassen Volcanic National Park, the massive Park Fire is approaching the park’s western edge, prompting National Park Service officials to close the park.

Visitors have been evacuated from all campgrounds, and reservations have been canceled. All park employees have been evacuated from park housing and their homes in the community, most staying in hotels.

July 27, 2024 at 9:40 AM

Control Objectives:

-Keep the fire North of Skyway
-Keep the fire East of Highway 99
-Keep the fire South of Highway 44
-Keep the fire West of Skyway to Humbug Summit

July 27, 2024 at 9:20 AM

Projected incident activity: With temperatures lower and humidity values higher, fire should moderate slightly, but remain active. The fire has progressed into multiple drainages and the main fire fronts have transitioned into brush and timber. The heavy fuels are extremely dry and when fire aligns with slope and/or wind, intensity increases dramatically. Plume development will occur due to heavy fuel loading and complex terrain.

July 27, 2024 at 8:24 AM

A very cool and moist day on tap for the fire area as cooler and more moist air filters across the region. Max temperatures across the fire area will range in the upper 70s to lower 80s. About a 10-15 degree drop from the previous day. Relative humidity will also be higher ranging from 25-35%, a rise of about 10-20% from the previous day. Winds will be slightly lighter as well, generally out of the south ranging from 6-10 mph with gusts to 15-18mph during the afternoon. These favorable conditions are only expected to last before weather gradually trends back to a warmer and drier state on Sunday and through early next week.

July 27, 2024 at 7:56 AM

Today’s briefing map.

July 27, 2024 at 7:39 AM

The Park Fire continued to burn aggressively due to steep terrain and winds. Extreme fire behavior has occurred due to the slope and winds aligning, causing significant growth.

Cooler weather and higher moisture in the air is expected for today in the region.

New evacuation orders and warnings were issued. Please use the evacuation maps to know your zone.

In Butte County, 52,190 acres have burned.
In Tehama County, 255,178 acres have burned.
The fire is burning in grass, brush, mixed timber, and dead vegetation.

Damage inspection teams are working to identify structures that have been damaged or destroyed.

July 26, 2024 at 11:45 PM

The latest heat perimeter is 307,368 acres.

July 26, 2024 at 9:24 PM

The head of the fire has jumped Hwy 36 and is coming up behind Inskip Lookout.

July 26, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Heat perimeter is 239,152 acres.

Extreme fire behavior reported with long-range spotting. Structures are threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warnings in place and ongoing. Critical infrastructure, communication sites and power transmission lines, cultural and natural resources are threatened. There is a Red Flag Warning in effect in the fire area for gusty winds and Low relative humidity. Highway 32 and Cohasset Rd are closed in the fire area. Highways 36 and 99 are threatened with additional road, area and trail closures in effect. Fire is being managed under unified command with CAL FIRE Team 3 (See) and the Lassen National Forest.

July 26, 2024 at 3:18 PM

New mapping, new acreage: 178,090

July 26, 2024 at 10:27 AM

With the fire area under Red Flag Warning due to gusty winds and low humidity, the fire will continue to spread very actively to the north and east. The Red Flag Warning continues through 2300. Fire may also become established in the drainages, including Mill creek and Dry creek. The fire may also impact the Ishi Wilderness.

The fire has been zoned into a Butte Zone and Tehama Zone. The Zone line follows the Unit boundary between Tehama and Butte Units.

Wilderness Areas: Ishi Wilderness- Lassen National Forest

Planned Actions

Construction of fire line to cease the growth of the fire and protect the values at risk.

Provide structure protection and assist in the evacuation of the communities affected by the fire.

Coordinate with cooperators and stakeholders to evaluate and protect property and resources. This includes public and private timberlands, utilities including communications and power transition and distribution, and public roadways.

July 26, 2024 at 8:18 AM

The Park Fire continues to burn very actively, especially when aligned with slope and winds, resulting in spotting and quick fire movement. Damage assessment has begun. 4,200 residences remain threatened, 134 confirmed destroyed – not a final number.

July 26, 2024 at 8:08 AM

Today’s day briefing map.

July 26, 2024 at 6:56 AM

Updated acreage confirms very active fire behavior overnight.

July 25, 2024 7:40 PM

The Town of Paradise is monitoring the #ParkFire. The Town will continue to update the Town of Paradise Facebook Page as more information becomes available. The next anticipated update will be at 9:30 a.m. There have been NO changes to evacuation warning status at this time.

The Town of Paradise has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for Zones 1,4 and 9. There are no current evacuation orders for the Town of Paradise. Butte County has activated a fire activation hotline. Local residents can dial 211. People outside of Butte County can dial 1-866-916-3566. Visit https://bit.ly/4cU56Y0 to know what Zone you live in.

July 25, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Extreme fire behavior reported with long-range spotting. Structures are threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warnings in place. Critical infrastructure, communication sites and power transmission lines are threatened. There is a Red Flag Warning in effect in the fire area for gusty winds and low relative humidity. Highway 32 is closed in the fire area. Highways 36 and 99 are threatened with additional road and trail closures in effect. Fire is being managed under unified command with CAL FIRE Team 3 (See) and the Lassen National Forest.

July 25, 2024 at 6:29 PM

New mapping flight reports increased acreage: 124,948.

July 25, 2024 at 6:25 PM

Immediate need strike team from Nevada-Yuba-Placer unit forming up to report to the incident.

July 25, 2024 at 5:32 PM

New mapping has the fire at 120,312 acres.

July 25, 2024 at 5:27 PM

The structure group needs four more dozers and six more crews, plus any available water tenders.

July 25, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Road Closures

• Route 32 at the junction with State Route 36 in Tehama County and at Bruce Road in Butte County
• Cohasset Rd. at Rock Creek, Upper Park Rd. at Wildwood
• Keefer & Hicks
• Hicks & Oasis
• Forks of the Butte Bridge
• 32 & Yosemite (Eastbound only)
• 99 & Meridian
• 32 & Upper Humboldt
• Meridian/Butte Tehama Line
• Cohasset/Eaton

July 25, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Mandatory evacuations due to a fast-moving wildfire in Butte County has resulted in the temporary closure and delivery impacts for customers served by the Forest Ranch Post Office. Customers impacted by these evacuations and limited delivery access may retrieve their mail at the Chico Main Post Office.

Customers are instructed to provide photo ID for all mail pick-up.

Customers normally served by the Forest Ranch Post Office, can pick-up their mail at the Chico Post Office located at 550 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico, CA 95926, hours for pick-up are Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sat., 9:30 a.m. -12:30.

July 25, 2024 at 2:51 PM

Spot across Chico Creek, helicopter is working it but the fire is in topographical alignment and making a run. The spot is about 35 acres.

July 25, 2024 at 1:44 PM

The fire is making a significant run in the Cohasset Ridge area, Park Air Attack is informing ops about the run. There is no ridge the tankers can paint to effectively slow down the spread. Air Attack estimates 30-45 minutes before the fire will come out and over the ridge. The fire will come out of Rock Creek.

July 25, 2024 at 1:19 PM A 42-year-old Chico man was arrested early this morning by Cal Fire arson investigators, assisted by District Attorney investigators on suspicion of starting the Park Fire.

July 25, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Updated acreage and personnel at scene. 71,489 acres and 1,153 firefighters assigned with more arriving.

July 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM

If winds align with drainages, Campbellville will be impacted this afternoon.

July 25, 2024 at 9:33 AM

Numerous air tankers over the fire now. VLATs inbound.

July 25, 2024 at 8:06 AM

Fire activity is increasing rapidly. Intel 12 is over the fire and will map.

July 25, 2024 at 6:59 AM

CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 3 has been assigned to the fire and will assume command today.

July 25, 2024 at 6:25 AM

The Regional Administrator for FEMA Region IX approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Park Fire on July 25.

July 25, 2024 at 5:30 AM

Requesting aircraft support at first light for the Upper Park Rd in Bidwell Park, fire has progressed to the road.

July 25, 2024 at 5:03 AM

Division map

July 25, 2024 at 4:33 AM

Dozer line from Richardson Springs to Cohasset is in.

July 25, 2024 at 4:23 AM

Control line established at Cohasset, good dozer line to Cohasset Rd. Control and mop-up.

July 25, 2024 at 3:45 AM

Butte County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an Evacuation Warning for Zone 273 in Forest Ranch due to fire. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an Evacuation Order for Zone 272 in Forest Ranch due to a fire.

July 25, 2024 at 3:17 AM

The incident is under unified command with the City of Chico Fire Department as this incident started in Bidwell Park, a “mutual threat zone” area of Butte County.

The fire is well established. Fire personnel are currently focusing on evacuations and structure defense while concurrently building direct containment lines utilizing bulldozers, fire crews and fire engines.

More resources have been ordered and are inbound from various areas throughout Northern California.

Evacuation Orders and Warnings

Evacuation Orders

• BUT-CH-150
• BUT-CNE-312
• BUT-CNE-313
• BUT-CNE-317
• BUT-CNE-318
• BUT-COH-250
• BUT-COH-251
• BUT-COH-252
• BUT-COH-253
• BUT-FR-260
• BUT-FR-261
• BUT-FR-262
• BUT-FR-265
• BUT-FR-266
• BUT-FR-268
• BUT-FR-269
• BUT-FR-271
• TEH-736
• TEH-854
• TEH-856
• TEH-858
• TEH-882
• TEH-882-A
• TEH-882-B

Evacuation Warnings

• BUT-CNE-311
• BUT-CNE-314
• BUT-CNE-315
• BUT-CNE-316
• TEH-726
• TEH-728
• TEH-732
• TEH-734
• TEH-852

Evacuation Maps

• Butte County Evacuation MapExternal Link
• Tehama County Evacuation MapExternal Link

Evacuation Center

Neighborhood Church 2801 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico

Animal Shelters

Small Animal Shelter: 2279 Del Oro, Oroville

Large Animal Shelter: Camelot Equestrian Park 1985 Clark Road, Oroville

Road Closures

• Cohasset Rd. at Rock Creek, Upper Park Rd. at Wildwood.