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Where is Park Fire burning in Northern California? How close is it to Paradise? See map
By Hanh Truong,
4 days ago
The Park Fire rapidly grew Thursday to more than 120,000 acres across across two counties in Northern California, claiming its place as the largest wildfire in the state this year.
As of midday Thursday, the wildfire in Butte and Tehama countie s was 3% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The blaze started at around 2:52 p.m. Wednesday near Upper Park Road in Upper Bidwell Park, east of Chico, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire arson personnel arrested a 42-year-old Chico man on suspicion of starting the Park Fire , officials announced Thursday.
Exactly where is the Park Fire burning in Northern California? Which areas have been evacuated? Here’s where you need to know:
Where is the Park Fire burning?
As of midday Thursday, the Park Fire was spreading from Upper Bidwell Park in Chico past Singer Creek and reaching the Ishi Wilderness in Lassen National Forest.
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office ordered Cohasset to evacuate due to the spread of the Park Fire.
The community is located near the Sierra and Cascade foothills, north of Chico . According to its community page, Cohasset was previously inhabited by the Maidu tribe before being known for its lumber and farming operations.
Evacuation orders have also been issued for areas in Butte and Tehama counties including Forest Ranch, Carpenter Ridge and the Chico Municipal Airport.
Paradise is about a 16-mile drive from Upper Bidwell Park.
The Camp Fire scorched the Butte County city for 17 days and resulted in the deaths of 85 fire personnel and civilians, according to Cal Fire.
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