Here are the wildfire resources Butte County needs for accurate reports.
When there’s evidence of a wildfire in the air or on the horizon, social posts like, “I see smoke in the distance. Is there a fire?” or “It smells smokey on our street. Anyone know what’s going on?” aren’t your best source of information and can cause unwarranted distress.
If you’re concerned a fire is brewing, go straight to the official wildfire resources Butte County has available. We’ve put them together for you right here. Bookmark this page and the links below on your computer and smartphone. They’ll help you find out if what you’re seeing or smelling is an authorized controlled burn or an unplanned fire requiring action.
Butte County Sheriff’s Department
If there’s going to be an evacuation order, it’ll come from the Sheriff’s Department, so their social media is the best place to go for up-to-the-minute information.
Butte County Fire/CAL FIRE
The people who fight the fires in Butte County are another excellent source of dependable wildfire information.
Current Emergency Incidents Map
On CAL FIRE’s Current Emergency Incidents page, you can find out where emergencies are happening in real time along with sobering historical data about the number of fire responses in our area. It’s an effective reminder of how important it is to follow our Be Ready, Butte! motto, “You have to get ready to be ready for wildfire.”
Be ready before fires happen.
Someday, the smoke you see or smell may be an actual wildfire. Be sure you’ve hardened your home, created well-designed defensible space, have your go-bags packed and ready, know your evacuation routes, and have easy online access to the wildfire resources Butte County has in place.
And don’t forget to bookmark Be Ready, Butte! where we’ll be posting updated information as it comes in, along with tips to help you stay prepared.