Why it's time to prepare your home ahead of upcoming fire season The lack of rain draws concern for the fire season that is quickly approaching this summer. Here is what people can do to protect their homes. Author: Monica Coleman (ABC10) Updated: 4:34 AM PDT April 12, 2021 OROVILLE, Calif. — People living in Oroville know all too well the devastation that fire season brings after last year's Bear Fire destroying the town of Berry Creek just 17 miles away. Annie Terry lives in Oroville and worked tirelessly during the Bear Fire to bring resources to people in need through the Oroville Rescue Mission. She says the town is preparing once again.