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Summary: 

There is now a concern of severe flash flooding in the area of the Camp Fire in the burn scar areas. Heavy rain is forecast for the area soon.


12,637 residences, 483 commercial and 3,718 other buildings. 152,250 acres – 75% contained. 81 fatalities.

Established containment lines continue to hold while firefighters work to strengthen and improve control lines around the remainder of the fire perimeter. Crews have accelerated suppression repair efforts in advance of the expected rain. Firefighters continue with tactical patrols throughout the fire area where they work to extinguish remaining hot spots and remove hazard trees. Crews have also started the process of removing unneeded hose and equipment. Search and Rescue teams continue to assist the Butte County Sheriff’s Office in the search operation for missing victims.

Camp Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: November 20, 2018 6:57 pm
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: 152,250 acres – 75% contained
Structures Threatened: 14,500
Structures Destroyed: 12,637 residences, 483 commercial and 3,718 other buildings
Evacuations: View the latest Incident Update for current information on evacuations, evacuation centers, and road closures.The Camp Fire has produced an online interactive evacuation map for citizens to view. Click to see the MAP

 The Camp Fire has produced an online public viewer structure map. Click to see the MAP

 For the most recent up-to-date Evacuation Locations and Status go to: Butte County Website
Road Closures: See Incident Update
Injuries: 3 firefighter injuries – 81 civilian fatalities
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, California Conservation Corps, Butte County, City of Chico
Total Fire Personnel: 3,920
Total Fire Engines: 320
Total Fire Crews: 77
Total Helicopters: 17
Total Dozers: 32
Total Water Tenders: 41
Long/Lat: -121.434700/39.813400
Conditions: Established containment lines continue to hold while firefighters work to strengthen and improve control lines around the remainder of the fire perimeter. Crews have accelerated suppression repair efforts in advance of the expected rain. Firefighters continue with tactical patrols throughout the fire area where they work to extinguish remaining hot spots and remove hazard trees. Crews have also started the process of removing unneeded hose and equipment. Search and Rescue teams continue to assist the Butte County Sheriff’s Office in the search operation for missing victims.
Phone Numbers (530) 538-7826 (Public Information Line )
Phone Numbers (530) 487-4788 (Camp Fire Media Line )
Phone Numbers (530) 538-6570 (Missing Person Call Center )
Phone Numbers (530) 538-7544 (Missing Person Call Center 2 )
Phone Numbers (530) 538-7671 (Missing Person Call Center 3 )
Phone Numbers (530) 895-0000 (Finding Pets and Pet Rescue )