Incident Update Park Fire

Date:
08/26/2024
Time:
8:55 AM

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
429,603
Containment
82%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
709
Structures Damaged
54
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.

Overnight humidity recovery was good across most areas of the incident. There was no fire activity due to increased moisture from recent rainfall. Crews continued aggressive mop up and tactical patrol. Progress is ongoing but difficult due to steep terrain.

Fire Suppression repair has been delayed this operational period. A safety risk still remains in the fire area associated with heavy equipment operating near personnel for fire suppression repair. 

  • Road closure at Tehama County Road 202 (Plum Creek Road) from 1000-1700 hours near Ishi Conservation Camp to Ponderosa Way.

Damage Inspectors were able to survey lands that were previously inaccessible. Damage inspection is now complete and the number of destroyed structures is final.

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

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
57
Water Tenders
109
Helicopters
4
Dozers
72
Hand Crews
51
Other
167
Total Personnel
2275

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