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Park Fire explodes in Northern California. Wildfire 45,000 acres amid evacuations near Chico
A Northern California blaze exploded Thursday to more than 45,000 acres — the largest wildfire in California this year — spanning two counties, as residents were ordered to evacuate areas north of Chico. Firefighters have contained just 3% of a 45,550-acre blaze dubbed the Park Fire burning across...
Lightning, a burning car pushed into a gully blamed for wildfires in the West
A burning car pushed into a gully sparked California’s largest wildfire of the year, authorities said Thursday as they announced the arrest of a suspect. Meanwhile other blazes scorched the Pacific Northwest. Flames from the fire the man is accused of starting exploded into what is now the Park...
Mapping the Park Fire: California's largest wildfire burns over 70,000 acres in a day
The Park Fire, already the largest wildfire in California this year, has burned over 71,000 acres in less than a day. CalFire has issued evacuation orders and warnings across Butte and Tehama counties, some reaching Chico city limits. No fatalities have been reported. The cause of the fire, currently only 3% contained, is under active investigation.
How is the Park Fire near Chico affecting California air quality?
The Park Fire, burning north of Chico in Butte and Tehama counties, exploded to more than 45,000 acres Thursday morning, becoming the largest wildfire in California so far this year. A massive smoke plume from the fire extended across northeast California into southern Oregon and Idaho and is creating unhealthy...
Park Fire map: Wildfire near Chico explodes overnight to season’s biggest
A wildfire that started Wednesday afternoon on the edge of Chico grew in barely 12 hours to the largest fire of California’s season. The Park Fire was reported shortly before 3 p.m. in Upper Bidwell Park, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. Early Thursday, its size was estimated at 45,549 acres (71 square miles).
Update: Park Fire reaches 6,465 acres — mandatory evacuation orders for numerous zones
BUTTE COUNTY — A fire that began near Upper Park Road in Bidwell Park quickly grew into a 1,500-acre-plus inferno Wednesday afternoon and evening, leading to several mandatory evacuation orders and threatening the community of Richardson Springs and the surrounding area. At 10:15 p.m., Cal Fire released another update...
Cohasset, surrounding communities evacuate due to Park Fire
Last updated at 9:45 p.m. evacuations are in place due to a fire that started in Upper Bidwell Park in Chico this afternoon. The fire currently stands at more than 1,500 acres, according to Cal Fire. The entire community of Cohasset is currently under an evacuation order. Most of Forest...
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....
Fast-moving fire burns near Chico
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — A fire that began Wednesday afternoon in Chico’s Bidwell Park has burned thousands of acres and prompted calls for evacuations in Butte and Tehama counties. The Park fire began just before 3 p.m. Wednesday off Upper Park Road in Upper Bidwell Park, east of Chico,...
Man allegedly pushes burning car into gully, sparks massive Park Fire
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. (KRCR) — A Chico man was arrested on Thursday morning on suspicion of starting the Park Fire, has burned over 120,000 acres and forced multiple evacuations in Butte and Tehama counties. According to the Butte County District Attorney's Office, one person, identified as Ronnie Dean Stout...
Park Fire surpasses 120,000 acres in Butte, Tehama counties
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif — The Park Fire exploded overnight northeast of Chico, prompting evacuations in both Butte and Tehama counties Thursday. Cal Fire said the fire is at 124,951 acres and 3% contained as of 7 p.m. The fire started just before 3 p.m. Wednesday near Upper Park Road in Upper Bidwell Park, east of Chico and is burning to the north of the park. Chico isn't currently being threatened by the fire.
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