1,500-acre Park Fire near Chico's Upper Bidwell Park prompts evacuations; 761 structures in evacuation area.

A wildfire, known as the Park Fire, broke out near Chico's Upper Bidwell Park, leading to evacuation orders from the Butte County Sheriff's Office. The fire, currently at 1,500 acres, is burning in a Northern direction and is 1-1.5 miles away from the Richardson Springs area. Cal Fire reports that there are 761 structures in the evacuation area, and it is unknown if any have been damaged.

July 25, 2024
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