Park Fire

Photo Credit | NOAA Satellites

Photo Description | This stunning imagery from NOAA’s GOESWest yesterday (7/25/2024) shows the explosive growth of California’s Park Fire which has now burned more than 164,000 acres. Included are some photos of the massive wildfire as seen from the ground nearby.

The PARK FIRE incident is still active as of today’s update on Sunday, September 22, 2024, which originally started by an arsonist on July 24, 2024, at 1452 hours PT. It originated off Upper Park Road in Bidwell Park in Chico, California.

As of today’s update, the fire has burned approximately 429,603 acres and now has a 99% containment status. It is located in two Counties: Butte and Tehama.

The Admin Unit is in Unified Command which consists of CAL FIRE Butte and the Tehama-Glenn Units along with the Lassen National Forest.

The fire is still under the management of the USFS SW Area IMT 2.

Fire behavior has been reduced to minimal activity and crews are now patrolling as needed.

There are said to be 471 total personnel, one copter, 13 engines, nine bulldozers, 31 water tenders and 15 crews still assigned to this incident per CAL FIRE Officials.

This devastating and preventative wildfire has caused much undue stress to the communities it has touched, by destroying 709 homes, and commercial and other types of structures, while damaging 54 others.

We are thinking of those most impacted from the evacuees, business owners/managers, employees, first responders, and all of those who live, work, and play in California. This is a devastating time and we are so sorry for the many physical and emotional losses you all have suffered. – Ed.

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