Posted by: thepinetree on 11/09/2018 09:54 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 11/09/2018 09:54 PM
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Camp Fire Consumes a Staggering 6,453 Residences & 260 Commercial Buildings
Paradise, CA...Strong northeast winds diminished around midafternoon and ushered in the return to a typical diurnal pattern. The fire area is still under the influence of low relative humidity's, dry fuel moistures. Moderate to extreme fire behavior was observed over the fire area including spotting, wind and fuel driven runs. The fire will continue to burn to the northwest impacting the communities of Magalia and Paradise Lake. Fire crews conducted structure defense and perimeter control. The community of Stirling City is still threatened. The fire continued to burn to the northeast on both sides of Highway 70. The fire continued to burn to the southwest into the east Chico city limits and Highway 32. The fire is holding to the south at highway 99 and highway 149. The fire will continue to burn to the southwest toward Big Bend and Berry Creek. Crews continued tactical patrols in the communities of Paradise and Concow. The fire will continue to threaten buildings and infrastructure in the communities of Town of Paradise, Chico, Magalia, Concow, Stirli
CAMP FIRE
Camp Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: November 09, 2018 7:46 pm
Date/Time Started: November 08, 2018 6:33 am
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE/ Butte County Fire, Butte County Sheriff and Paradise P.D.
County: Butte County
Location: Pulga Road at Camp Creek Road near Jarbo Gap
Acres Burned - Containment: 90,000 acres - 5% contained
Structures Threatened: 15,000
Structures Destroyed: 6,453 residences, 260 commercial
Evacuations: View the latest Incident Update for current information on evacuations and road closures.
Evacuation centers:
Butte County:
Church of the Nazarene, 2238 Monte Vista Ave Oroville Ca. 95966;
Neighborhood Church, 2801 Notre Dame Blvd Chico, Ca.95928; Pleasant Valley
Baptist Church, 13539 Garner Ln, Chico, CA 95973
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 13539 Garner Lane, Chico, CA, 95973
Glenn County:
Glenn County Fairgrounds, 221 E. Yolo Street, Orland, CA 95963
Yuba County:
Yuba/Sutter County Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Street, Yuba City, CA 95991
Plumas County: Veterans Memorial Hall, 225 Gay Street, Chester, CA
Animal evacuation centers:
Small Animals:
Del Oro Old County Hospital, 2279 Del Ord Drive, Orville, CA
Large Animal Shelter:
Butte County Fair Grounds, 199 E Hazel Street, Gridley, CA
Road Closures: SR-70 W/B at SR-89 closed. SR-149 N/B at SR-70 is closed. Pentz Rd W/B at SR-70 is closed. Wheelock Rd W/B at SR-70 is closed. SR-191 W/B at SR-70 is closed. SR-70 N/B at Garden Rd. is closed. SR-99 N/B at Shippee Rd. is closed. Durham Pentz Rd. E/B at SR-99 is closed. Neal Rd. at SR-99 is closed. Skyway is impassable at Lake Ridge. SR-99 S/B at Estates Dr. is closed. SR-99 S/B at Southgate Ln. is closed. SR-149 S/B at SR-99 is closed. E/B Skyway at Honey Run is closed. E/B Skyway at Bruce is closed. Humboldt Rd. at Stilson Canyon is closed. SR-32 E/B at Yosemite is closed. SR-32 W/B at SR-36 In Tehema County is closed Cherokee Rd N/B at La Colina Dr. is closed. Direction of travel impacted by road closures will be updated as the information is obtained.
Injuries: 3
Cooperating Agencies: California Department of Transportation, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Highway Patrol, California Office of Emergency Services, National Weather Service, United States Forest Service, California Conservation Corps, Butte County, City of Chico
Total Fire Personnel: 3,223
Total Fire Engines: 440
Total Fire Crews: 67
Total Helicopters: 23
Total Dozers: 67
Total Water Tenders: 18
Long/Lat: -121.434700/39.813400
Conditions: Strong northeast winds diminished around midafternoon and ushered in the return to a typical diurnal pattern. The fire area is still under the influence of low relative humidity's, dry fuel moistures. Moderate to extreme fire behavior was observed over the fire area including spotting, wind and fuel driven runs. The fire will continue to burn to the northwest impacting the communities of Magalia and Paradise Lake. Fire crews conducted structure defense and perimeter control. The community of Stirling City is still threatened. The fire continued to burn to the northeast on both sides of Highway 70. The fire continued to burn to the southwest into the east Chico city limits and Highway 32. The fire is holding to the south at highway 99 and highway 149. The fire will continue to burn to the southwest toward Big Bend and Berry Creek. Crews continued tactical patrols in the communities of Paradise and Concow. The fire will continue to threaten buildings and infrastructure in the communities of Town of Paradise, Chico, Magalia, Concow, Stirling City, Yankee Hill, Butte Creek Canyon, Butte Valley, Honey Run, Helltown, Forest Ranch, and Oroville.
Small Animal: County Hospital at 2279 Del Oro and Mono, Suite E
Large Animal: Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA 95948
Phone Numbers (530) 538-7826 (Public Information Line )
Phone Numbers (530) 487-4788 (Camp Fire Media Line )
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