Evacuations ordered as Park Fire grows to 120,000 acres near Chico. Here’s where they are

Residents across Northern California have been ordered to evacuate as the Park Fire scorches the region.

Despite igniting early Wednesday afternoon, the Park Fire had grown to more than 120,000 acres as of Thursday evening, becoming the largest wildfire in California so far this year.

The blaze was approximately 3% contained as of midday Thursday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Here’s what to know about Park Fire evacuation zones, centers and tips:

Where are evacuations for Park Fire near Chico?

Evacuation orders have been issued for Butte County and Tehama County.

The Butte County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for the following zones: 120, 149, 150-A, 250-253, 260, 261, 262, 265-271, 273 311, 312, 317 and 318.

These areas include Forest Ranch, Cohasset, Carpenter Ridge and the Chico Municipal Airport.

Additionally, evacuation warnings were given for zones 244, 252, 253, 263, 264, 282, 286, 314, 315, 316, 361 and 363 in Butte County.

The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office ordered zones 694-B, 726, 732, 734, 736, 852, 854, 856, 858, 882, 882-A and 882-B to leave the area.

Residents in zones 694-A, 720, 726, 728, 732, 734, 840, 850-A and 852 were under an evacuation warning.

By Thursday afternoon, the wildfire spread north to Campbellville, prompting the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office to call for mandatory evacuations in the area.

At 4:40 p.m. Thursday, officials in the town of Paradise announced that sheriff’s officials issued an evacuation warning for Paradise fire zones 1, 4 and 9; most of those zones are west of Skyway, on the northwestern end of town.

Officials said there were no current mandatory evacuation orders for Paradise, which was largely destroyed by the 2018 Camp Fire.

How do I find my evacuation zone number?

California residents can check the status of their area in fire emergencies by entering their address into the search bar of Genasys Protect to see which zone they are in and how they need to respond to Cal Fire’s instructions .

According to the California Standard Statewide Evacuation Terminology, an evacuation order means immediate threat to life.

“This is a lawful order to leave now,” the instructions say. “The area is lawfully closed to public access.”

An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property.

“Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now,” the instructions say.

You can type in your address here .

However, the map doesn’t include every county in California.

For instance, Sacramento, El Dorado, Yolo and Placer counties have their own evacuation plans.

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Is there an evacuation center? Where is it?

An evacuation center was set up at Neighborhood Church, 2801 Notre Dame Blvd. in Chico.

Where can I take my pets? Farm animals?

Small animals may be taken to a shelter at 2279 Del Oro Ave., in Oroville.

Large animals can be taken to Camelot Equestrian Park, 1985 Clark Road in Oroville.

What should I do during a wildfire evacuation order?

During an evacuation order, the American Red Cross said residents should follow evacuation orders and locate an open shelter.

The nonprofit organization said to follow these steps if time allows:

• Close all windows and doors. Remove flammable window shades and curtains, and close metal shutters.
  
  
• Move flammable furniture to the center of the room, away from windows and doors.
• Turn off the gas at the meter and extinguish pilot lights. Shut off the air conditioning.
• Bring flammable items from outside the house, such as patio furniture, toys, and trash cans, indoors.
• Turn off propane tanks and move propane BBQ appliances away from structures.
• Avoid leaving sprinklers on or water running, as this can reduce critical water pressure.
• Back your loaded car into the driveway and keep all doors and windows closed.
• Ensure your emergency supplies kit is in your vehicle.

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What should I have in an emergency kit during an evacuation?

A home emergency kit should include:

• Water — each person needs at least one gallon per day
• Nonperishable food items like granola, protein or fruit bars, peanut butter, dried fruit, canned juices
• Flashlights
• Extra batteries
• Battery packs for cellphones
• Can opener
• Moist towelettes for personal sanitation
• A wrench to turn off utilities
• First aid kit

A car emergency kit should include:

• Jumper cables
• Flares or reflective triangle
• Ice scraper
• Portable cellphone charger
• Blanket
• Map
• Cat litter or sand to help with better tire traction
• Water

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