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Subject:FW: BC EOC Sit STAT 10.06.2020 1200 hrs
Date:Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:35:28 PM
Attachments:NORTH COMPLEX FIRE Situation Status Report 2020106.pdf
Good afternoon Board – FYI.
Brian Ring
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Administration
25 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
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Subject: RE: BC EOC Sit STAT 10.06.2020 1200 hrs
Good afternoon everyone.
Attached is the current Situation Status Report.
Please reach out if you see anything that needs editing or updating.
Thank you,
Susan Peterson
Plans Chief
530-552-3728
NORTH COMPLEX FIRE Situation Status Report (2020-10-06; 1200 hrs)
BUTTE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
Incident Information
North Complex West Zone fire is part of the overall North Complex Fire burning in Butte and Plumas counties. Additional
incident information is available at the following sites:
https://www.facebook.com/USFSPlumas/
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/
Fatalities: 15
Injuries: 2 (First Responder)
Assessed Structures Destroyed or Damaged 2,455
Actual Structures Destroyed 2,342
o Destroyed Residential – 1523
o Destroyed Commercial – 59
o Other Destroyed – 760
Actual Structures Damaged 113
o Damaged Residential – 51
o Damaged Commercial – 5
o Damaged Other – 57
Here is a link to the Structure Damage Map: https://tinyurl.com/y3jmzxnj
Estimated Acres Burned in the North Complex West Zone: 84,595 acres (in SRA) with 95% containment (as of October 6,
2020 8:00am, CalFire Butte Facebook). Note that the North Complex West Zone is based on operational boundaries, not Butte
County boundary lines. In Butte County specifically, the total acreage burned is estimated at 96,014. Total acres burned in the
overall North Complex Fire covering Butte and Plumas counties is 318,731 acres with 86% containment.
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Report prepared by: April Barnes Butte County EOC – North Complex Fire
Documentation, Plans Intel Situation Status Report 2020-10-06, 1200hrs
Map link: https://www.facebook.com/USFSPlumas/photos/a.1085428311518124/3416913898369542/?type=3&theater
Resources: (U.S. Forest Service)
Engines – 31; Water Tenders – 63; Helicopters – 13; Hand Crews – 31; Dozers – 38; Total Personnel – 1,368.
Current Situation:
Onthe afternoon of September 8, 2020 the North Complex fire entered Butte County with a vengeance, driven by extreme
winds, heavy dry fuels, and steep terrain. The North Complex Fire is broken into three (3) zones: North, South, and West.
CAL FIRE Report: Containment lines on the West Zone continue to hold, tactical patrols are being done, and hoses are being
brought in from the fire line. Cal Fire team continues to work on re-enforcing fire lines in the event that the fire jumps Hwy 70
and anticipate finishing those lines today.
US Forestry Report: Last night crews conducted hand ignitions in the steep terrain along the penstocks to secure sections of
the line. Heavy equipment, aircraft and crews are being utilized to keep the fire in check as it back down to the Feather River.
The fire remain on the east side of Hwy 70.
Highway Patrol, Cal Trans and US Forest Service have opened one lane traffic in the fire affected area, but continue to
monitor the highway for falling debris.
They anticipate a shift in weather that will bring winds in the Hwy 70 corridor Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a
possibility of 1/10 to 1/2 inch of rain Friday to Saturday.
Weather:
Today (Magalia): Widespread haze and smoke. Plentiful sunshine, with a high near 83. Winds south southwest 5 to 10 mph
and humidity near 19%. Tonight (Magalia): Widespread haze and smoke. Clear skies with a low of 57, winds light and variable,
and humidity increasing to 29%. Wednesday (Magalia): Widespread haze and smoke. Sunny skies, with a high of 81, south
winds 5 to 10 mph and humidity at 22%. For specific smoke impacts to your area, visit https://www.airnow.gov/
Information Board Locations:
Holiday Market – 6848 Lower Skyway, Paradise
Savemart – 6636 Clark Road, Paradise
Save-Mor Foods – 14001 Lakeridge Circle, Magalia
Stirling City Volunteer Co. 12 – 17084 Skyway, Stirling City
Gold Flake Saloon – Feather Falls
Temporary Fire Station in Berry Creek
Fire Damage Assessment
Damage assessments provided by CAL FIRE’s Damage Inspection Team were completed and the final totals are 2,455 assessed
structures with 2,342 destroyed and 113 damaged. See page 1 for additional information. A link to the Structure Damage Map
. Messaging has gone out on what to look for when returning
can be found through this link: https://tinyurl.com/y3jmzxnj
home after a wildfire. Here is a link to that information: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/post-wildfire/ .
County Safety Assessment
The County Safety Assessment Team has completed the inspections on standing structures that may pose potential threats to
the public upon re-entry. The team placed color (Green-Yellow-Red) coded placards on each structure to indicate its safety
level. Information has been messaged to the public in reference to the signage and reaffirmed with applicants visiting the LAC.
See table below for numbers.
LEGEND for TABLE of overall inspections
performed.
Commercial Structures - CS
Single Family Dwellings - SFD
Manufactured Housing Units- MHU
Utility Structures (over 120sq ft )- US
Motorhome - MH
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(These numbers are as of Friday, 09.25.2020 when the
inspections were completed)
Report prepared by: April Barnes Butte County EOC – North Complex Fire
Documentation, Plans Intel Situation Status Report 2020-10-06, 1200hrs
Safety Inspections Performed
CSSFD
Green11Green178
Yellow2Yellow4
Red0Red8
MHUUS
Green39Green90
Yellow1Yellow3
Red1Red13
Commercial Structures
MH 13
Single Family Dwellings
Green1 190
Manufactured Housing Units
Yellow 41
106
Utility Structures (over 120sq ft)
Red
Motorhome
1
One School was issued a Red placard
TOTALS:
351
Summary of placards posted
by the County are as follows:
GreenINSPECTED - Lawful Occupancy Permitted
Lawful Occupancy Permitted is posted noting no apparent structural hazard
has been found and is safe to occupy.
YellowRESTRICTED USE
RESTRICTED USE is posted noting there has been damage resulting in some
form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The restrictions for use will be
noted on the placard.
RedUNSAFE - Do Not Enter or Occupy
UNSAFE – Do Not Enter or Occupy is posted to note the structure has been
damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety.
Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered except as
authorized in writing by the Building Department. Safety assessment teams
shall be authorized to enter these buildings. This placard is not to be used or
considered as a demolition order.
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement has lifted all evacuation orders and warnings.
Evacuation Orders
All evacuation orders, warning and road closures have been lifted as of October 6, 2020 at 7:00am.
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Report prepared by: April Barnes Butte County EOC – North Complex Fire
Documentation, Plans Intel Situation Status Report 2020-10-06, 1200hrs
Local Assistance Center (LAC)
This is the last week the LAC will be open. The Center will be closing Friday October 9, 2020
LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (LAC)
Address: 1875 Feather River BLVD
Oroville, Ca 95966
Hours: MON -FRI 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
SAT 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
SUN Closed
DATEHOUSEHOLDS NEW
THROUGH APPLICATIONS
THE DOORS
Tuesday, 09.22.2020 235231
Wednesday, 09.23.2020 201150
Thursday, 09.24.2020294194
Friday, 09.25.2020 265159
Saturday, 09.26.202012690
Monday , 09.28.2020 13785
Tuesday, 09.29.2020 13885
Wednesday, 09.30.2020 10641
Thursday, 10.01.2020 80 39
Friday, 10.2.2020 13952
Saturday, 10.3.2020 12032
Monday, 10.5.202092 36
TOTALS: 1,933 1,194
(Please note, these are not FEMA applications)
Non-Congregate Sheltering
Currently there are 452 individuals in hotel rooms, equating to 218 rooms. Care and shelter is working with those individuals
who are no longer on an evacuation order or warning to transition back home. Care and Shelter is now able to use Americorp
case managers to assist individuals and families transition to their next step.
Hotline 530.552.6150
There is a need to increase staffing for the hotline as it continues to be a valuable resource to residents,
answering questions regarding sheltering and about the LAC, it has handled 2,870 calls to date.
Public Health
Please be aware of your surroundings while outdoors in the area of the EOC on Mira Loma in Oroville. Residents have
reported mountain lion sightings (though not confirmed).
Animal Evacuation Centers
Large Animal Shelter
Camelot Equestrian Park
1985 Clark Road, Paradise
Small Animal Shelters
Old County Hospital
2279 Del Oro and Mono Ste E, Oroville.
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Report prepared by: April Barnes Butte County EOC – North Complex Fire
Documentation, Plans Intel Situation Status Report 2020-10-06, 1200hrs
521 Cal Oak Rd, Oroville
Butte County Fairgrounds (The EXPO Hall) – closed
199 E. Hazel St, Gridley
The Animal Shelters are no longer accepting any additional animals. They will only take in animals brought in by first
responders. The EXPO is demobilized as of 10 am today. The USDA is assisting with the care of animals sheltering in place, and
reunification efforts.
Reunification is reaching out to owners that have a remaining structure to make plans for the animals to be released.
Additionally, we are presenting other options for owners that do not have a structure to return home to.
Field operations is planned to be demobbed by Friday 10/09/20.
Total Animals in Shelters
There are currently 311 animals between the three shelters and approximately 600 animals sheltering in place.
Camelot – 147 (36 Strays)
Cal Oaks – 85 (60 Strays)
Del Oro - 79
Unclaimed Animals
The Pet Harborwebsite is showing animals that have been rescued from the North Complex Fire and have not been claimed
by their owners.
Animal Removal
The deceased large animal removal is open for residents, law enforcement and fire crews to call or email with requests.
Residents can call 530.895.0000 or email largerecovery@buttecounty.net
Large Animals – 52
Small Animals – 317 (196 were chickens)
(Numbers as of 10.04.2020)
Public Works
Working to preparing roads in the fire area for possible wet weather this upcoming weekend that could cause debris flows.
They continue to work on guardrails and trees being left in the right of way by utilities.
Donations
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, no physical donations are being accepted. North Valley Community Foundation has set up a
fund.
USFS Forest Closures
A USFS order prohibits the use of any ignition (campfires, gas stoves, etc.) and the closure of all developed campgrounds and
day-use sites on National Forests in California. For up to date information on both Plumas and Lassen NF please refer to these
links: Plumas NF https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/plumas/alerts-notices
Lassen NF: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices
FEMA Public Assistance Status
Designated Areas: Disaster 5363; Public Assistance, Category B (PA-B). This is the Emergency Work, Category B: Emergency
. More info on categories can be found at this
protective measures https://www.fema.gov/disaster/5363/designated-areas
FEMA Fact Sheet: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_public-assistance-fact-sheet_10-2019_0.pdf
Recovery
The Disaster Recovery Operations Center (DROC) has been established and is operating concurrently with the EOC. A weekly
meeting with County and partner agencies will occur on Wednesdays and a DROC – County Team meeting will be scheduled
for Thursdays. As recovery efforts move forward, a separate IAP and Situation Status Report will be prepared and distributed.
On October 5, 2020, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control began the Phase 1 Assessment of properties
destroyed in the North Complex Fire. Phase 1 activities include assessing and removing household hazardous waste and bulk
asbestos from burned residential properties.
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Documentation, Plans Intel Situation Status Report 2020-10-06, 1200hrs
END OF REPORT
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Report prepared by: April Barnes Butte County EOC – North Complex Fire
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