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 […]
A scene of the park fire in a video released by the governor’s office. The largest wildfire in California this year has been significantly contained after the previously severe fire season in the state has at least temporarily given way to relative calm. The Park Fire was 53 percent contained as of Monday after ravaging […]
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 […]
MINERAL, California — Parts of Lassen Volcanic National Park reopened Saturday after some evacuations due to the park fire were lifted. The Park Fire has burned over 429,000 acres in Butte, Plumas, Tehama and Shasta counties and is considered the fourth largest fire in California history, according to Cal Fire officials. Volcanic National Park was […]
CHICO, California — On Saturday, a benefit concert for the survivors of the Park Fire took place at the City Plaza in Chico. We wanted to not only raise money, but also create a place where people can unwind and enjoy music, an environment where we can just have fun. It’s only been three weeks […]
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, […]
CHICO, California — The Park Fire broke out in Upper Bidwell on July 24 and has since grown to nearly 430,000 acres, with 45% containment. As containment continues to increase and evacuations continue to be lifted across the North State, people are returning to previously evacuated areas, including Upper Bidwell Park. The City of Chico […]
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 […]
CHICO, California — After losing everything in the park fire, Don Andrews, a local bulldozer operator, is still working to help his community. “It never touched you until it happened to you, and now that it’s happened to us, I understand that look, I understand what people are like when they get away with nothing. […]
“The forecast said it was going to be windy,” Austin Petersen said. “I just thought, ‘I think this could be the summer that Cohasset burns.’ COHASSET, Calif. — Petersen is one of many Cohasset residents who evacuated their homes on July 24 after the Park Fire broke out and returned to find devastation. He says […]
