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The North Complex fires, which were sparked by lightning on Aug. 17, contributed to an unprecedented amount of smoke in the atmosphere caused by a record number of fires in California and Oregon, weather officials said. … [Read more...] about Fire in Butte County explodes overnight, racing toward Oroville

“But folks, time and time again we have seen how dangerous wildfires can be,” he said. “We cannot underestimate what they can do to our community, what they can do to the people we love. So I ask that you please, please please be prepared, maintain situational awareness and heed the warnings.” … [Read more...] about Three dead in Bear Fire, Butte County sheriff pleads with residents to heed warnings

Once firefighters cleared the flipped car from the road, the residents raced down the mountain and across the bridge, which was ablaze in orange flames. But in the massive, fast-moving inferno of the North Complex fires that exploded that night, not everyone made it out. As of Saturday afternoon, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office confirmed nine people had died, with two identified from Berry Creek. … [Read more...] about ‘Basically hell’: How the fast-moving North Complex wildfire trapped a tiny town in Butte County

The Butte County Sheriff’s Office said the puppy was covered in soot when it was found hiding Friday in what appears to be parts of a metal engine on a large property in Berry Creek. … [Read more...] about Puppy Temporarily Named Trooper Rescued From Rubble Of Deadly Butte County Fire

“If you’ve been through an ACL you know how hard one is. When you go through three, it means a lot to get that recognition from your comrades, your teachers, your coaches,” Butt said recently. “But for me, I’m healthy. It’s part of my story but I’m out there, I’m out there playing ball, I’m not looking back.” … [Read more...] about Washington’s Alex Smith, Broncos’ Jake Butt are the feel-good stories heading into 2020 season