The Camp Fire near Chico, CA now reported at 109,000 acres and 25% contained. 6,453 residences and 260 commercial facilities destroyed. 23 fatalities recorded to date. Strong winds are forecast again today in the region.
Last night the fire conditions were moderate to extreme due to the wind event. Crews continued to protect structures and fight fire aggressively. Fire lines are strategically being put in ahead of the fire to improve roads and provide barriers to the fire. Today the fire and firefighters will continue to be impacted by the strong winds. With the northeast wind pushing smoke to the southwest air operations will take advantage of the clearer air on the eastern side of the fire as long as weather and smoke conditions permit. Firefighters and cooperating agencies are continuing to mitigate many hazards within Paradise, CA. At 0700 hrs this morning the Camp Fire Incident entered unified command with USFS.
| Camp Fire Incident Information: | ||
| Last Updated: | November 11, 2018 7:24 am | |
| Date/Time Started: | November 08, 2018 6:33 am | |
| Administrative Unit: | Unified Command: CAL FIRE, Butte County Sheriff Department, Paradise Police Department, USFS | |
| County: | Butte County | |
| Location: | Pulga Road at Camp Creek Road near Jarbo Gap | |
| Acres Burned – Containment: | 109,000 acres – 25% contained | |
| Structures Threatened: | 15,000 | |
| Structures Destroyed: | 6,453 residences, 260 commercial | |
| Evacuations: | View the latest Incident Update for current information on evacuations, evacuation centers, and road closures.
Evacuation Centers: OPEN: Yuba-Sutter Fairground (442 Franklin Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991) Animal Evacuation Centers: Small Animals: Large Animal Shelter: |
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| Road Closures: | SR-70 at Pentz Rd W/B is closed. Wheelock Rd W/B from SR-70 is closed. SR-191 W/B from SR-70 is closed. Durham Pentz Rd. E/B from SR-99 N/B and S/B is closed. Neal Rd. E/B from SR-99 is closed. E/B Skyway at Honey Run is closed. SR-70 E/B from SR-149 is closed. SR-70 at Cherokee Rd is closed. SR-32 E/B at Yosemite is closed. Cherokee S/B at Water Service Rd is closed. Skyway at Humboldt Rd is closed. Skyway at De Sabla Ln is closed. Humboldt Rd at Bruce Rd is closed. Oro Quincy Highway (SR-162) E/B at Forbestown Oro Quincy Highway (SR-162) W/B at 4 Mile Rd SR-32 at Headwaters Rd SR-32 at Schott Rd (County Roads closure) SR-32 at Garland Rd SR-70 at Deadwood Rd |
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| Injuries: | 3 | |
| Cause: | Under investigation | |
| 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: | 4,050 | |
| Total Fire Engines: | 512 | |
| Total Fire Crews: | 85 | |
| Total Helicopters: | 23 | |
| Total Dozers: | 79 | |
| Total Water Tenders: | 33 | |
| Long/Lat: | -121.434700/39.813400 | |
| Conditions: | Last night the fire conditions were moderate to extreme due to the wind event. Crews continued to protect structures and fight fire aggressively. Fire lines are strategically being put in ahead of the fire to improve roads and provide barriers to the fire. Today the fire and firefighters will continue to be impacted by the strong winds. With the northeast wind pushing smoke to the southwest air operations will take advantage of the clearer air on the eastern side of the fire as long as weather and smoke conditions permit. Firefighters and cooperating agencies are continuing to mitigate many hazards within Paradise, CA. At 0700 hrs this morning the Camp Fire Incident entered unified command with USFS. Small Animal: County Hospital at 2279 Del Oro and Mono, Suite E Large Animal: Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA 95948 |
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| Phone Numbers | (530) 538-7826 (Public Information Line ) | |