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Park fire containment efforts step up as firefighters prepare for upcoming storms


Park fire containment efforts step up as firefighters prepare for upcoming storms

NORTHSTATE, California — As the weather in the north of the state continued to milder this week, firefighters were able to further bring the Park Fire – the fourth largest fire in the state’s history – under control. On Tuesday of this week, the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office lifted all remaining evacuation orders and warnings […]

Containment of the park fire is being strengthened; emergency services are keeping an eye out for fire sources after nighttime gusts of wind


Containment of the park fire is being strengthened; emergency services are keeping an eye out for fire sources after nighttime gusts of wind

NORTHSTATE, California — Emergency crews battling the massive park fire were tested by strong wind gusts Saturday evening into Sunday night, but were able to reinforce containment lines, officials said in an update Sunday. “Today, crews are working to ensure the fire remains within the existing perimeter by increasing cleanup efforts, removing hazardous trees, conducting […]

Town meeting on the fires in the Willamette Complex South to take place Friday evening


Town meeting on the fires in the Willamette Complex South to take place Friday evening

Cooler weather is moistening conditions around the Willamette Complex South fires. Cooler temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, with warmer and drier conditions expected to return in the coming days. SPECIAL NOTE: A community meeting on the Willamette Complex Fires South will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16, at the […]

Town meeting on the fires in the Willamette Complex South to take place Friday evening


Town meeting on the fires in the Willamette Complex South to take place Friday evening

Cooler weather is moistening conditions around the Willamette Complex South fires. Cooler temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, with warmer and drier conditions expected to return in the coming days. SPECIAL NOTE: A community meeting on the Willamette Complex Fires South will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16, at the […]

Town meeting on the fires in the Willamette Complex South to take place Friday evening


Town meeting on the fires in the Willamette Complex South to take place Friday evening

Cooler weather is moistening conditions around the Willamette Complex South fires. Cooler temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, with warmer and drier conditions expected to return in the coming days. SPECIAL NOTE: A community meeting on the Willamette Complex Fires South will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16, at the […]

Crews begin repairing firefighting damage in the park


Crews begin repairing firefighting damage in the park

TEHAMA COUNTY, Calif. — The teams have begun to clear up the damage caused by fighting the park fire. Fire containment is improving by the day after nearly 430,000 acres of land have burned in Butte and Tehama counties. Cal Fire spokesperson Rachael Boughton told us that firefighting efforts may include hand crews, fire trucks, […]

Park fire cools as Mineral residents return


Park fire cools as Mineral residents return

MINERAL, California — After days of slowing the Park Fire, officials were able to let people in Mineral return home on Tuesday, and by Wednesday many of them were back on the streets and things were returning to normal. But officials say there is more work to be done before the Park Fire is fully […]

Residents gather in Red Bluff to hear updates on the park fire that continues to rage


Residents gather in Red Bluff to hear updates on the park fire that continues to rage

TEHAMA COUNTY, Calif. — As the Park Fire continues to rage in the northeastern part of Tehama County, the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office and Cal Fire held a community meeting in Red Bluff on Friday to discuss the current status of the fire. The meeting began with an update from John Kreger, chief of the […]