Growth in the Park Fire was minimal for a second consecutive night as fire crews fought hard to gain an upper hand before warmer temperatures return this week.
As of 8 a.m. this morning, the fire had burned 368,256 acres — making it the sixth largest fire in California’s history less than five full days after it was ignited.
However, since Saturday night, the fire has grown by only about 18,000 acres. In the previous 24 hours, it had grown by more than 100,000. Cal Fire reported great success from crews battling the head of the fire north of Highway 36 in Tehama County, and a few spot fires northeast of Lomo and Highway 32 on Sunday afternoon were brought back under control.
The fire has burned 315,397 acres in Tehama County and 52,859 acres in Butte County.
In its Monday morning update, Cal Fire’s news release noted “Southwest winds are expected today, along with low fuel moistures and fire receptive fuels, which will be a factor in increased fire activity throughout the day. Fire crews will continue to re-open control lines from previous fires, where applicable, as well as establishing new lines and continuing to strengthen existing fire lines.”
The fire remains at 12% containment, with all of what Cal Fire calls the “black lines” located along the lower west side of the fire. On Sunday, officials were confident the containment figure would go up soon.
A total of 109 structures are now believed to have been destroyed in the fire along with another five damaged, according to Cal Fire’s 8 a.m. update today. There have been no known fatalities or injuries from the fire to date.
A full list of evacuations and other updated information from Cal Fire can be accessed by clicking on this link.
Shelter options
An American Red Cross fire shelter is accepting evacuees at the Neighborhood Church in Chico at 2800 Notre Dame Blvd. A small animal shelter is in operation at 2279 Del Oro in Oroville, and a large animal shelter is available at the Camelot Equestrian Park, 1985 Clark Road in Oroville.
In Tehama County, shelters are available at the Los Molinos Veterans Hall at 7980 Sherwood Blvd., and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 510 Jefferson Street in Red Bluff. A small animal shelter is available at 22005 Gilmore Ranch Road in Red Bluff.
Large animal shelters in Tehama County are available at Ridgeway Park, 19725 Ridge Road in Red Bluff, and the Corning Rodeo Grounds at Clark Park, 103 E. Fig Lane. Both are self-service; provide your own set-up and feed.
Cal Fire-Butte County has activated its 211 information number for locals and also 866-916-3566 for callers outside of Butte County.
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