Butte County Fire Safe Council
We are a grassroots, 501(c)3 non-profit, community organization.
Our work is entirely funded through grant awards and donations from our community.ย
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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/. ![]()
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You can download this guide from our website by clicking the link below.![]()
buttefiresafe.net/document-library/fire-safe-landscaping-101/. ![]()
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Remember to maintain your defensible space and choose the right plants to be fire-safe.๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ช
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. ๐๐ฆ![]()
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#wildfirereadyraccoon #ready #bookstar
Prescribed burning near Forbestown and Challenge on the Plumas National Forest Feather River Ranger District begins today, treating approximately 152 acres. ๐ฅ![]()
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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.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.![]()
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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.![]()
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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. ![]()
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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.![]()
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See news release for more information. Hoping to have photos and updates to share tomorrow!
