BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Evacuations are in effect as the Apache Fire burns in Butte County on Tuesday.
According to Cal Fire, the wildfire is burning south of Oroville near Apache Hill Road and Crestmont Avenue by the community of Palermo. It's burned about 673 acres and is 15% contained so far. The blaze started around 7:21 p.m. Monday.
One firefighter was injured, according to Cal Fire, but the severity of the injury is unclear.
The fire has produced two spot fires, accounting for roughly 50 acres combined. Cal Fire said at least two structures have been destroyed.
Cal Fire is calling on people to avoid the area.
Butte County is home to California's deadliest and most destructive wildfire when the Camp Fire burned Paradise, killing 85 people and destroying 11,000 homes in 2018.
Stay Informed
Evacuations
The Butte County Sheriff's Office has called for evacuation warnings in the following areas:
Evacuation Warning
- Palermo zones 865, 866, 868, 869, 884, 885, 887-A and 887
Evacuation Shelter
An evacuation shelter is available at Gridley Fairgrounds at 199 East Hazel Street. Nazarene Church in Oroville was closed due to the proximity of the fire.
The Del Oro Small Animal Shelter is available at 156 Mono Avenue in Oroville. The Large Animal Shelter is available at Camelot at 1985 Clark Road. Animal shelters will start accepting animals at 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to Butte County.
All roads are now open, according to Cal Fire.
Find a map of the evacuations below.
Fire Perimeter Map
A map from the National Interagency Fire Center is available below.
This map from Cal Fire shows the perimeter of the fire as of 7 p.m.
Scenes from the Apache Fire
Images of the Apache Fire can be seen below.
Photos: Apache Fire in Butte County
WILDFIRE PREPS
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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