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Tuesday - Latest On The Camp Fire

AP Photo-John Locher

This post is no longer being updated. You can find the latest information about the Camp Fire by clicking here.

Update at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20

With rain on the way, firefighting crews and aid agencies battling the Camp Fire are preparing for the potential impacts of storm weather in wildfire-impacted areas. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from tonight through Friday morning for the Camp Fire area in Butte County.

Properties impacted by the wildfires, and downstream of those areas, are at risk for flash flooding, mudflows and debris flows during periods of intense rainfall. Wildfires can alter the terrain and soil conditions reducing the capacity for the ground to absorb water creating conditions for these type of hazards. In addition, creeks and streams within burned watersheds have elevated risk of flooding, mud, and debris flows due to increased rain runoff and potential for sediment to fill channels and block culverts.

More than 151,000 acres have burned and the blaze is 70 percent contained. 16,000 structures have been destroyed. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

An Evacuation Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the former Sears store in the Chico Mall at 1982 East 20th Street. Butte Regional Transit is providing free, round-trip transportation between several shelter locations and the Center. For information on times and routes click here.

A public Information phone line is by calling 530–538-7826

Monetary Donations can be made through the North Valley Community Foundation, The Butte County Office of Education and the United Way of Northern California Camp Fire Fund.

 

Update at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20

The following evcauation orders have been adjusted:

Little Chico Creek Zone A: Evacuation order lifted.

Little Chico Creek Zone B: Evcacuation order lifted except for the following area: Centerville Road north of Bean Flat Road will remain under an evacuation order. 

Butte Creek Zone: Evacuation order has been lifted.

Upper Honey Run Zone: Evacuation order has been lifted except for the following area: Honey Run Road north of Merlin Lane will remain under an evacuation order. 

Lower Honey Run Zone: Evacuation order has been lifted except for the following area: Skyway Road north of Crossroads Drive will remain under an evacuation order. 

Crossroads Drive itself will also remain under an evacuation order.

No traffic will be allowed north bound toward the town of Paradise. 

Access will be restricted to residents beginning 8 this morning. Residents will need to show identification or proof of residency to access these areas. At 2 this afternoon the area will open to general access. 

Residents returning home need to be aware that the evacuation areas being lifted have very limited services. Prior to returning, residents are encouraged to take steps to ensure they have food, water, and fuel for their vehicles. Fire personnel are still active in the area. Please reduce speeds and drive with caution. To see which evacuation areas are open and which remain closed CLICK HERE.

Update at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday Nov. 20

According to a press release sent last night by the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, two more human remains were located yesterday bringing the total number of fatalities to 79. One human remain was located in a structure in Paradise. One was located outside in Magalia.  

The release said that the number of unaccounted for individuals decreased by 294 yesterday, bringing the missing persons list to 699 names.  

As of the latest report from Cal Fire on Tuesday morning, the blaze has consumed 151,000 acres and is 70 percent contained.  

The evacuation shelters at the Glenn County Fairgrounds and the Butte County Fairgrounds remain open. Those at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, Oroville Nazarene Church, Neighborhood Church and Bidwell Junior High School are full.  

You can find a full list of resources atbuttecounty.net.  

An Evacuation Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the former Sears store in the Chico Mall at 1982 East 20th Street.

NSPR will give on-air updates about the Camp Fire at the top of the hour during Morning Edition and All Things Considered. For a link to the list of missing persons, click here.

For a complete list of the current evacuation orders, warnings and shelter information, go here

Looking for ways to help victims? See this post.

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