Wildfire threatens Chico, California | Raw video

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Published 2024-07-26
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The Park Fire exploded overnight northeast of Chico, prompting evacuations in both Butte and Tehama counties Thursday.

Cal Fire said the fire is at 124,951 acres and 3% contained as of 7 p.m. The fire started just before 3 p.m. Wednesday near Upper Park Road in Upper Bidwell Park, east of Chico and is burning to the north of the park. Chico isn't currently being threatened by the fire.

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All Comments (12)
  • @mrnatelong777
    Prayers for Chico and all of the towns and areas affected by these wildfires.
  • @karlaelvis9815
    Thank you to the firefighters who are risking their lives to contain this blaze; prayers for all of the animals caught in this hell
  • @cjmerobot1204
    In unrelated news, California continues reducing land management practices like clearing brush under power lines.
  • @largol33t1
    I'm really scared about how they can deal with this. Remember, the governor is destroying the state budget. Will they have the funds or resources to deal with this? That's the question.
  • @NicoleDantzler
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