BUTTE COUNTY, Calif — Click here for the latest updates on the Park Fire.
The Park Fire is burning near Chico Wednesday, prompting evacuations in both Butte and Tehama counties, according to Cal Fire officials.
The fire started just before 3 p.m. near Upper Park Road in Upper Bidwell Park, east of Chico and is burning to the north of the park, according to Cal Fire.
Evacuations orders and warnings are in place in both Butte and Tehama counties.
An Evacuation Center has been opened at Neighborhood Church located at 2801 Notre Dame Blvd. in Chico. An evacuation shelter for small animals is at 2279 Del Oro Ave. in Oroville and for large animals is at Camelot Equestrian Park 1985 Clark Road in Oroville.
A fire information hotline was activated by Cal Fire. Local residents can dial 211 and people from outside of Butte County can dial 1-866-916-3566.
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Evacuations
Butte County evacuations: An Evacuation Center has been established at Neighborhood Church located at 2801 Notre Dame Blvd in Chico. An evacuation shelter for small animals is at 2279 Del Oro Ave. in Oroville and for large animals is at Camelot Equestrian Park 1985 Clark Road in Oroville.
A map of evacuations can be viewed below.
Tehama County evacuations:
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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