Swedes Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 2,264 Acres
  • 1 County: Butte
Last Updated
10/24/2022 11:43 AM
Date Started
08/16/2013 4:37 PM
Date Contained
08/22/2013 6:00 PM
Location Information
southeast of Oroville
Latitude / Longitude
[39.446268,-121.38236]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Butte Unit
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 1,484
    Personnel
  • 20
    Helicopters
  • 95
    Engines
  • 28
    Dozers
  • 25
    Water Tenders
  • 33
    Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Status Update

Situation Summary

Firefighters are continuing to strengthen existing containment lines and mop up hot spots within the fire area. Islands of unburned vegetation within the fire perimeter will be burning over the next few days and smoke from such may drift and settle in the valley areas. We ask that the citizens living in the areas affected by the fire be aware of the fire resources still working in the area and to drive safely. Be aware that fire suppression repair crews will be working in the area over the next few days. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect throughout the day for dry lightning storms that have moved into the area.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 7
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 5
    Injuries
    Confirmed Fire Personnel and Civilian Injuries

Contact Information

Public Fire Information Line
(530) 538-7826

Agency Information

CAL FIRE Butte Unit

United States Forest Service

Oroville Fire Department

El Medio Fire Department

Chico Fire Department

Butte County Sheriff

California Highway Patrol

California Office of Emergency Services

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Bureau of Land Management

South Feather Water and Power

Red Cross

North Valley Animal Rescue Group.