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California Drought Could Mean Peak Fire Season Months Earlier Than Usual Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Sacramento, CA Megalia Calif. based CalFire firefighter, Itto Akiyama, rests briefly after 48 hours of work at the Bear Fire near Oroville, Calif. Wednesday., Sept 9. 2020. Andrew Nixon / CapRadio Sissy Savoye’s tent is surrounded by charred trees and burn scars from last year’s massive North Complex Fire in Butte County.  She’s been living on her best friend’s property after his home burned to the ground.  They’re committed to rebuilding, b...

California fire officials warn of dangerous 2021 wildfire season On Wildfire Preparedness Week, Cal Fire says now is the time to create defensible space around your home, pack a go-bag and have an evacuation plan ready. Author: Lena Howland (ABC10) Updated: 6:14 PM PDT May 5, 2021 BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Ahead of a wildfire season that Cal Fire worries could be on par with 2020's record-breaking devastation, or worse with drought conditions, officials are now sounding the alarm. It's something many Butte County families are still cleaning up from. "We're reall...

Motorists evacuate Granby as the East Troublesome fire burns nearby Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. Congressional leaders agree the western United States is at dire risk of destructive wildfires but continue to spar over who or what is to blame for their increased threat. The gap was evident during a hearing Thursday by the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, chaired by Democratic Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse. In his new role, Neguse has emphasized the need to improve response to wildfires, particularly on preventing massive ones from growing and ravaging states.  Democ...

Berry Creek non-profit brings essentials to fire survivors Berry Creek United is a local non-profit focused on bringing everyday essentials to fire survivors in the area. Posted: Apr 18, 2021 11:14 PM Posted By: Carmela Karcher BERRY CREEK, Calif. - Frank Martinez has lived in the area for the past 6 years. He has now evacuated his home 5 years in a row, but never lost his house. Frank started cooking meals for people after the Camp Fire. Ever since the North Complex Fire damaged most of Berry Creek, he started his own non-profit called Berry Creek United to give every day needs to those af...

Published: 14 April 2021 Oroville East, California - Ahead of peak fire season, Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday signed a $536 million wildfire package enabling the state to take urgent action on projects that support wildfire suppression, improve forest health and build resilience in communities to help protect residents and property from catastrophic wildfires in diverse landscapes across the state. The Governor signed SB 85 alongside legislative leaders at a fuels management project in the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area that helped protect a Butte County community from last yea...