Smoke from fires in Northern Ca are starting to drift into #Butte County. High fire danger is expected with strong North winds starting tonight & lasting until Thursday. Equipment use is not recommended during the wind event to avoid starting a fire. #RedFlagWarning #BeReadyButte #wildfire #CalFire

With 4th of July coming up, we want to remind our community that the use of "safe and sane" fireworks is legal only within Gridley and Oroville city limits. All other areas of the county prohibit fireworks, so let's celebrate respectfully and safely this holiday. #BeReadyButte

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#RockyFire(final) Crews have contained the fire to 1/2 an acre. Units will be committed for the next few hours mopping up the fire. The cause is under investigation. #BeReadyButte when burning piles make sure you follow local rules have a water source, a tool, and stay present.

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A control burn is planned at the Rabe Road Shooting Range south of the Oroville Airport. This vegetation management project is projected to happen between June 3rd and June 17th. See the new release for more information. #BeReadyButte
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#ForbestownIncident (final) Units will be at scene for approximately 1 hour mopping up the fire. Use caution when driving on Forbestown Rd, emergency vehicles are partially blocking one lane. No injuries have been reported and the cause is under investigation. #BeReadyButte

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