PG&E warns Butte County customers of possible Friday night power shutoff
PG&E customers could lose power on Friday in Butte County to reduce wildfire risks
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Thursday, October 22
Tuesday, October 20
Cal Fire completed first day of burning at Loafer Creek near Oroville
Cal Fire crews completed the first day of prescribed burning at Loafer Creek State Recreation Area in east Oroville, successfully treating 68 acres of…
Thursday, October 15
Porte Fire causes evacuation warning near Sunnyslope in Butte County
An evacuation warning was issued for the Sunnyslope area of Butte County on Thursday night due to a vegetation fire.The fire was reported shortly before 9 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14
Goats return to Bidwell Park to chomp down wildfire risk
Goats have returned to Chico’s Lower Bidwell Park to graze weeds and help reduce wildfire risk, with access restricted in fenced areas for public safety.
Chico announces Bidwell Park gate closures, fire restrictions ahead of Red Flag Warning
The City of Chico has announced temporary gate closures and fire restrictions at Bidwell Park as a Red Flag Warning is set to take effect Thursday, Oct. 15…
Tuesday, October 13
Paradise among communities at risk for wildfire power shutoffs, PG&E says
Parts of Butte, Shasta, Tehama and Plumas counties could face safety shutoffs due to gusty winds and dry conditions, according to the utility.
Monday, October 12
Chico-area power shutoff ends as fire danger clears in Butte County
PG&E began restoring power Monday to customers affected by a Public Safety Power Shutoff, expecting all impacted customers to have electricity back by the end of the day, while about
Tuesday, October 6
New Mill Fire Ignites on Federal Land in Butte County, Cause Still a Mystery
A wildfire called the Mill Fire started Monday morning on U.S. Forest Service land in Butte County with cause and containment status unknown.
Sunday, October 4
Cal Fire cancels Butte County Rx burn over weather concerns
CAL FIRE's Butte Unit is planning a prescribed burn covering approximately 650 acres near lower Cohasset, east of Cohasset Road and south of Limpach Road, from October 5-9. The "Iron
Thursday, October 1
Bidwell Mansion fire lawsuit moves forward
California State Parks is suing the alarm company that failed to test the Bidwell Mansion fire alarm system before the 2024 arson, seeking $38 million in damages.
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