Crop duster landed at the Oroville Airport with damaged landing gear. We were at scene with “Airport Rescue 92” in case there was a need. Plane landed safely. No fire, no injuries. Our resources have cleared the scene. One runway is closed as the plane is still there. #AirportIC

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Second and final day of the #LoaferDrill. Briefing happening now. Resources will run through five rotations through the day in Loafer Creek and Kelly Ridge. Lots of traffic on public roads throughout the day, so please drive carefully in the area.

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The #LoaferDrill is underway. The wildland fire fighting exercise happening today and tomorrow at Loafer Creek Recreation Area and around Kelly Ridge offers valuable training for our firefighters as we move into the hot summer months.
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The wildland fire fighting exercises are set to begin at the LOAFER CREEK Recreation Area. 14 fire engines will be participating in the drill. If you happen to be traveling in the area please drive safely.
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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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CAL FIRE BTU just completed its third "Re-hire" Academy week. On Monday, we will be at peak staffing for the fire season... all our fire stations staffed, some with multiple engines. 44 seasonal firefighters worked hard this week refreshing and practicing their skills.
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Firefighters have contained a vegetation fire in Paradise on College Hill Road. Fire burned 1/10 of an acre. If you are using powered equipment, finish your work by 10 am before it gets too hot and dry, and have a water source with you. #CollegeFire

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This is the last weekend residential dooryard burning will be allowed in Butte County. The burn suspension takes effect Monday, June 26.

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Firefighters have contained a vegetation fire on Brad Ct. off Dunstone Rd. in Wyandotte. Fire burned 0.48 acres and was the result of a mowing operation. When using powered equipment, do so before 10 am when temps are low, humidity is high, and it’s not windy. #BethridgeFire

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Members of our water rescue team were at #CampCinder yesterday showing these 16-18 year old women some of the basic skills needed to be a member of our team

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Firefighters have contained a vegetation fire in Oroville east of the railroad tracks near Wyandotte Ave. The fire burned about 1/4 acre. All resources have been released.#RichterFire

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Prescribed burn in Tehama County today! CAL FIRE TGU (Tehama-Glenn Unit) set to burn more than 500 acres of grass in the Vina Plains just north of Butte County off Highway 99. Smoke will be visible for much of the day as we remove dangerous fire fuel. Pics from @ALERTCalifornia

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One weekend left before the suspension of burn permits takes effect on Monday, June 26. If you plan residential dooryard burning to make your defensible space, check burn day status at bcaqmd.org, follow all regulations, make sure your burn pile is out by 11 am.
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The Oroville Airport Control Burn is complete. Crews were able to burn 150 acres of grass. Fire Engines will patrol the area for the next few hours.

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The Oroville Airport Control Burn has begun. CAL FIRE Butte County Fire is assisting the City Of Oroville in burning the grass and removing fire fuel in preparation for the 4th of July Fireworks Show. Smoke will be visible at times West of Highway 70

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The Forebay Control Burn has been completed. Engines will remain at the planned burn for the next few hours. The Oroville Airport Burn will be conducted this afternoon.

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The 22 acre control burn has started at the Thermalito Forebay. Smoke will be visible from Highway 70.

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The Thermalito Forebay and the Oroville Airport Control Burns are expected to be completed today. Smoke will be visible just north and west of Oroville. See the news release for more details.

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CAL FIRE/Butte County will suspend outdoor residential burning effective June 26. See the news release for details.

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#CarpenterFire [update] Forward spread stopped. Estimated 1/2 to 1 acre. Crews remain at scene mopping up.

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