Butte County Fire Safe Council

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Butte County Fire Safe Council

Butte County Fire Safe Council

We provide wildland fire mitigation and recovery services to communities in Butte County, California.

Upcoming this weekend, BCFSC will be tabling at the Paradise Garden Tour. At the event, we will be sharing our new Fire-safe Landscaping Recommendations Guide. Learn more about the tour by visiting www.paradisegardenclub.org/. You can download this guide from our website by clicking the link below.buttefiresafe.net/document-library/fire-safe-landscaping-101/. Remember to maintain your defensible space and choose the right plants to be fire-safe.๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ’ช ... See MoreSee Less
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If you have never read my book, Wildfire Ready Raccoon, swing by the office at 6585 Clark Rd. Suite 240, Paradise, to give it a read. It's a real page-turner. ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿฆ#wildfirereadyraccoon #ready #bookstar ... See MoreSee Less
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Prescribed burning near Forbestown and Challenge on the Plumas National Forest Feather River Ranger District begins today, treating approximately 152 acres. ๐Ÿ”ฅSmoke is expected to be visible but not have significant long-term impacts to nearby communities, including Forbestown, Challenge, Woodleaf and Clipper Mills. It may also be visible from Olive Highway, the Lake Oroville area and possibly the valley.Conditions permitting, Plumas National Forest firefighters on the Feather River Ranger District are planning to start prescribed burning tomorrow (Wednesday, May 31) in the Forbestown, Challenge, Woodleaf and Clipper Mills area.Approximately 152 acres are planned on three units for treatment between tomorrow and June 4. Ignitions may take up to 4 days and smoke may be visible for another 2 to 5 days.Smoke is expected to be visible but not have significant long-term impacts to nearby communities, including Forbestown, Challenge, Woodleaf and Clipper Mills. It may also be visible from Olive Highway, the Lake Oroville area and possibly the valley. Short duration, minor smoke impacts are expected along Forbestown and LaPorte Roads and neighboring forest roads. Drivers in the area should use caution, watch for fire equipment exiting and entering area roadways, and possible slow traffic.See news release for more information. Hoping to have photos and updates to share tomorrow! ... See MoreSee Less
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FOREST RESTORATION

Butte County Fuels Reduction and Forest Restoration Planning

CHIPPER PROGRAM

The program provides an alternative to burning or hauling fire hazardous brush.

What is Happening Now?

Recent events and happenings throughout Butte County related to wildfire hazard education, mitigation, and wildfire recovery.