The Park Fire has blackened 429,603 acres in Butte, Tehama, Shasta and Plumas counties. It is 82 percent contained.
Status Update According to CalFire, The Park Fire is being managed under Unified Command with CalFire and the Lassen National Forest.
Overnight humidity recovery was good across most areas of the incident. There was no fire activity due to increased moisture from recent rainfall. Crews continued aggressive mop up and tactical patrol. Progress is ongoing but difficult due to steep terrain.
Fire suppression repair has been delayed this operational period. A safety risk still remains in the fire area associated with heavy equipment operating near personnel for fire suppression repair.
Road closure at Tehama County Road 202 (Plum Creek Road) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. near Ishi Conservation Camp to Ponderosa Way.
Damage inspectors were able to survey lands that were previously inaccessible. Damage inspection is now complete and the number of destroyed structures is final.
Burned Area Emergency Response Group USDA Forest Service BAER Team personnel are assessing needs on forest service lands.
As you return home from evacuations, remember to keep an evacuation plan with your family. For more information on emergency readiness, visit ready.gov.
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