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Park Fire map: Latest evacuations and perimeter for wildfire near Chico
The explosive growth of the Park Fire continued overnight, and firefighters expect another day of gusty winds and low humidity. The Park Fire started Wednesday afternoon in Chico’s Upper Bidwell Park, and within 12 hours it was the state’s biggest wildfire of the season, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.
Park Fire now 20th biggest wildfire in recorded California history
In just two days, the Park Fire near Chico exploded into the 20th-biggest wildfire in recorded California history. Cal Fire on Friday afternoon pegged the size of the fire — the state’s largest this year — at 178,090 acres, overtaking the Marble Cone Fire in Monterey County that blackened 177,866 acres in July 1977. Reliable records go back to 1932, according to Cal Fire.
A man is under arrest on suspicion of starting a California wildfire, prosecutor says
(AP) — A California man under arrest Thursday was accused of starting the state’s largest wildlife of the year by pushing a burning car into a gully as other fires scorched the Pacific Northwest. Flames from the fire the suspect is accused of starting exploded into what is...
Morning Update: Park Fire at 164,286 acres as firefighters battle red-flag conditions; at least 134 structures destroyed
The Park Fire continued to expand throughout Butte and Tehama counties overnight and has already burned more acres than the Camp Fire, which consumed 153,336 acres and took 17 days to contain in November 2018. The fire, which continued to rapidly expand early Friday morning into Tehama County along the...
Park Fire: Northern California fire reaches 300,000+ acres
(FOX40.COM) — The Park Fire, burning in Butte and Tehama counties, is drawing thousands of personnel and resources to protect nearby communities. The Park Fire began around 3 p.m. on July 24 in Upper Bidwell Park east of Chico by a man who pushed a burning car down an embankment into the park, according to […]
Park Fire grows to 45,549 acres & 3% containment
CHICO, Calif. - 3:30 AM UPDATE: The Park Fire has exploded in size to 45,549 acres and 3 percent containment as of 3 a.m. on Thursday, July 25. Evacuation orders are in place for Northern Butte County north of Chico, and Southern Tehama County. The fire started around 3 p.m....
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