CA-BTU- Butte Lightning Complex - 59,440 acres 95%

After the fight
Butte County Firefighters enjoying a cigar
Butte Lightning Complex - Fire camp
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Beverly Hills Fire Department on scene
- Concow Fire area - Butte Lightning Complex -
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Butte Lightning Complex Incident Information:

Last Updated: July 27, 2008 5:30 pm
Date/Time Started: June 21, 2008, 2:00 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Butte Unit
County: Butte County
Location: Throughout Butte County
Acres Burned: 59,440
Containment: 95% contained
Expected Containment: July 29, 2008
Structures Threatened: No current threat
Structures Destroyed: 106 residence and 11 outbuildings
Injuries: 65
Evacuations:
Highway 70 has reopened to traffic, however travelers may encounter brief delays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. in fire areas.
Cause: Lightning
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, Butte County Fire, Chico Fire, Oroville Fire, Paradise Fire, CHP, Butte County Public Works, Butte County Sheriff, USFS, OES, LA County, Orange County, Alameda County, Ventura County, Caltrans, National Guard, CDCR and CCC.
Total Fire Personnel: 1,453 (682 CAL FIRE)
Engines: 71
Fire crews: 36
Dozers: 15




Water tenders: 30
Helicopters: 6

Costs to date: $82.5 million
Conditions: The Butte Lightning Complex consists of 37 fires, 1 of which remains active.

Resources continue to concentrate on the northwest side of the complex. Firefighters continue to be aided by favorable weather conditions with very little wind. There are still unburned islands within the perimeter of the fire that may be seen burning.

Residents should continue to remain alert and be prepared for evacuations if conditions change.

CAL FIRE Incident Command Team #5 is in command of the fire
Phone Numbers: 530-538-7826 (Butte Lightning Series Fire Information)