NORTHSTATE, Calif. — Northern California’s Park Fire, the largest burning fire in the country, remains 34% contained as firefighters continue to deal with hot and dry weather conditions. As of Thursday evening, Aug. 8, Cal Fire says the Park Fire has burned428,194 acres and remained 34% contained.
Fire officials said hotter, drier temperatures and the clear skies led to more activity on the Park Fire this week, especially in areas near Mill Creek. On Thursday, officials said the fire was active overnight with spot fires in several areas.
For Thursday, Cal Fire expects significant fire activity, with ground and air resources aggressively fighting the fire in the Mill Creek area. They say a large smoke column is expected to develop Thursday afternoon, similar to past days.
Fire officials said Monday their damage inspection teams have completed their assessments. Between both Butte and Tehama counties, 636 structures were destroyed and 49 were damaged as of Wednesday, Aug. 7.
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The fire ignited in Upper Bidwell Park, northeast of Chico, at around 3 p.m. on July 24. Cal Fire arson investigators and the Butte County District Attorney’s Office said a man was arrested in connection to starting the blaze. The man was allegedly seen pushing a car that was on fire into a gully at Alligator Hole, where the fire started, officials said. The man, identified as Ronnie Stout, 42, of Chico, appeared in court on Monday, July 29, where the judge ultimately ruled that Stout would remain in custody with no option for bail.
EVACUATION ORDERS
TEHAMA COUNTY (Click HERE to view evacuation zones map)
- DLS-446-C
- MIN-700
- MIN-702
- MIN-704
- MIN-706
- MIN-708
- MIN-710
- MLC-712
- MLC-714
- PCK-468
- PCK-472
- PCK-474
- PCK-476
- TEH-448-A
- TEH-448-B
- TEH-696-B
- TEH-698
- TEH-716
- TEH-718
- TEH-722
- TEH-724
- TEH-720-A
- TEH-720-B
- TEH-720-C
- TEH-726
- TEH-728
EVACUATION WARNINGS
TEHAMA COUNTY (Click HERE to view evacuation zones map)
- DLS-446-A
- DLS-446-B
- DLS-466-A
- DLS-466-B
- DLS-466-C
- DLS-466-D
- MAN-428
- PSR-478
- PSR-480
- PSR-482
- TEH-694-E
- TEH-470
- TEH-496-B
- TEH-496-C
- TEH-496-F
- TEH-498-B
- TEH-498-C
- TEH-498-E
- TEH-500
- TEH-694-A
- TEH-694-B
- TEH-696-A
- TEH-730
- TEH-732
- TEH-734
- TEH-736
- TEH-840-A
- TEH-852-C
- TEH-854-A
- TEH-854-D
- TEH-856
- TEH-858
- TEH-882-B
- TEH-882-C
SHASTA COUNTY (Click HERE to view evacuation zones map)
- MAN-5040
- MAN-5060
- OLD-5090
- SHI-5070-A
- SHI-5070-B
- SHI-5120-A
PLUMAS COUNTY (Click HERE to view evacuation zones map)
- PLU-001-A
- PLU-001-B
- PLU-002-A
- PLU-040-A
Cal Fire activated a fire information hotline for the Park Fire. They said residents can dial 211 or visit 211NorCal.org for more information. Residents from outside of Butte County can dial 1-866-916-3566.
Evacuation Shelters
Butte County
- Butte County Local Assistance Center: Open for two weeks starting Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — 2156 Pillsbury Road Suite 100, Chico, CA 95926
Tehama County
- Red Cross – Los Molinos Vet’s Hall: 7980 Sherwood Blvd, Los Molinos, CA 96055
- Evacuation Resource Center – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church – 510 Jefferson St., Red Bluff, CA 96080
- Evacuation Resource Center – Red Bluff Community Center – 1500 S. Jackson St., Red Bluff, CA 96080, August 15-17, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Shasta County
- Bella Vista Elementary School., 22661 Old Alturas Rd, Bella Vista, CA 96008
Small Animal Shelters
Butte County
- North Valley Animal Disaster Group: 2279 Del Oro Ave, Oroville, CA 95965 (8AM-9PM)
Tehama County
- 22005 Gilmore Ranch Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080 (8AM-5PM)
Large Animal Shelters
Butte County
- Camelot Equestrian Park: 1985 Clark Road, Oroville, CA 95966
Tehama County
- Ridgeway Park (Self Service-provide your own set up and feed): 19725 Ridge Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080
- Corning Rodeo Grounds at Estill C. Clark Park (Self Service-provide your own set up and feed): 103 E Fig Lane, Corning, CA 96021
Road Closures
Butte County
Tehama County
- Highway 36 above the Sky Ranch will remain closed due to fire activity in the area.
- Lanes Valley Road is closed
Shasta County
- Hwy 89 through Lassen National Park is closed.
