Incident Update Park Fire

Date:
08/22/2024
Time:
8:28 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Park Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-24
Incident Status
Active
Location
Off Upper Park Road in Upper Bidwell Park, East of Chico
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Arson
Counties
Butte, Plumas, Shasta, Tehama
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Butte Unit, CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit and Lassen National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
429,460
Containment
63%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
637
Structures Damaged
49
Civilian Injuries
0
Firefighter Injuries
0
Civilian Fatalities
0
Firefighter Fatalities
0

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The Park Fire is being managed under Unified Command with CAL FIRE and the Lassen National Forest.

Throughout the day minimal fire activity was observed, allowing crews to strengthen containment.

The fire continues to hold within its footprint despite gusty winds. Precipitation is expected and a flash flood watch has been issued for the Park Fire burn area from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Overnight, crews continue to engage in tactical patrol, suppression repair and increase mop-up depth. 

Firefighters are scouting and validating infrared heat sources throughout the fire area using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

All roads are now open, we ask that you remain cautious while driving as crews continue to work in the area.

Burned Area Emergency Response Group: USDA Forest Service BAER Team personnel are assessing needs on forest service lands.

As you return home from evacuations, please remember to keep an evacuation plan with your family. For more information on emergency readiness, please visit www.ready.gov.


Park Fire Map

3D Map View

News Releases / Media Advisories

Press Conferences and Operational Briefings

Butte Zone:

Tehama Zone:

State of Emergency and Federal Assistance

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Road Closures

Tehama and Shasta Counties

  • All roads are open.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
111
Water Tenders
142
Helicopters
6
Dozers
80
Hand Crews
64
Other
173
Total Personnel
2940

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Tehama County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol, California Conservation Corps, Bureau of Land Management, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Sierra Pacific Industries, Collins Pine Company, California Office of Emergency Services, California National Guard, California Department of Transportation