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NORTH COMPLEX FIRE Situation Status Report (2020-09-15; 1200 HRS)
BUTTE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
Preliminary 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/CALFIREButteCo/photos/pcb.1892010750940632/1892010020940705/
https://www.facebook.com/CALFIREButteCo/photos/pcb.1891164597691914/1891164364358604/?type
=3&theater
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6997/
Fatalities: 15
Injuries: 1 (First Responder)
Estimate of Threatened Structures: 23,356
Estimate of Structures Destroyed or Damaged: 2,000
Assessed Structures Destroyed or Damaged 756
(Field damage inspection is still ongoing and data is subject to change as information is gathered and verified)
Actual Structures Destroyed: 706
Actual Structures Damaged: 50
Here is a link to the Structure Damage Map: https://tinyurl.com/y3jmzxnj
Estimated Acres Burned in the North Complex West Zone: 76,900 acres (in SRA) with 25% containment. bƚƷĻ ƷŷğƷ
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covering Butte and Plumas counties is 259,358 acres with 32% containment.
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Map link:
https://www.facebook.com/CALFIREButteCo/photos/pcb.1895937503881290/1895937383881302/?type=3&theat
er
Resources:
Engines 133; Water Tenders 68; Helicopters 15; Hand Crews 68; Dozers 68; Masticators 6; Total
Personnel 2184.
Cooperating Agencies:
California Highway Patrol, Sierra Pacific Industries, W.M. Beaty,
PG&E, California Conservation Corps, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, North Valley Animal
Disaster Group, California State Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
KonKow Valley Band of Maidu, Berry Creek Rancheria, Mooretown Rancheria, Soper-Wheeler and Union Pacific
Railroad, CAL Trans, Cal OES and Butte County OES. Out of State Resources include Michigan, Utah, New Mexico
and Canada from out of Country.
Current Situation:
On the afternoon of September 8th, 2020 the North Complex fire entered Butte County with a vengeance, driven
by extreme winds, heavy dry fuels, and steep terrain. The fire remains very active and now more than ever we
need to remain vigilant.
The predicted gusty southwest winds and low humidity with periods of near critical fire weather conditions did not
materialize as predicted late yesterday nor will it over the next two days. There will be an increase in temperatures
as we have seen in the past. Aircraft will now have the visibility to be able to fly over the fire assisting firefighters
on the ground. The clearing of the smoke will also have a negative effect on the fire causing fire activity to increase
over the course of the day.
Firefighters continue to be successful in strengthening several existing containment lines, developing new
containment lines and extinguishing several interior hot spots in an attempt to prevent further spread, near Rock
Creek, Big Bend and Bloomer Ravine. Even though the fire did not spread any further last night there is still
potential. Firefighters continue to fight to get into those areas of difficult access to make sure those areas of the
fire are contained. Because of the dangerous rugged terrain there has been one firefighter injury. Several
contingency fire lines are being developed as well.
Cal Fire Damage Assessment Teams continue the documentation of destroyed and damaged structures within the
fire area.
Weather:
Today: Widespread haze and smoke. Sunny skies, with a high near 91, south wind 5-10 mph. Tonight: Widespread
haze and smoke. Clear skies we will have a low of 58. Wednesday: Widespread haze and smoke. Sunny, with a high
near 89, winds south 5 to 10 mph. For specific smoke impacts to your area, visit https://www.airnow.gov/
Fire Incident Briefing
This will be held at 6 pm and will be a Virtual Community Meeting broadcast tonight on CALFIREButteCo Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CALFIREButteCo
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
Raley 2325 Myers St, Oroville
Food Maxx 1160 Oro Dam Blvd, Oroville
WalMart 465 Cal Oak Rd, Oroville
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Home Depot 2150 3St, Oroville
Feather Falls Casino 3 Alverda Dr, Oroville
Gold Country Casino 4020 Olive Hwy, Oroville
Fire Assessment
CalFire has started the damage assessment for the West Zone of the North Complex Fire and has released the
information to the public. Evacuees can enter their address into the search bar to find information. Field damage
inspection is still ongoing and data is subject to change as information is gathered and verified. The icons on the
map indicate the current known status of the structure. If a structure is not identified by an icon, it has not yet
been identified.
Here is a link to the Structure Damage Map: https://tinyurl.com/y3jmzxnj
Law Enforcement
road blocks to inhibit people from entering the burned areas. BCSO has responded to 182 welfare check requests
for persons. Of those requests, 165 have been located, 2 are remaining to be found and there are 15 fatalities. The
Law Enforcement Staging Area is at the Oroville Forebay. Law enforcement is also working with the staff on animal
evacuation situations.
BCSO will be working with Alameda County to produce aerial maps to release to the public.
Evacuation Orders
Evacuation orders remain in effect for:
Berry Creek, Brush Creek, Big Bend, and Feather Falls communities.
Cherokee community including Cherokee Rd. and all connecting roads, from Thompson Flat Rd. north to
Highway 70
Evacuation Warnings
Kelly Ridge area
Table Mountain Bldv, north of the Thermalito diversion pool, Coal Canyon Rd and connecting roads along
Highway 70
Area enclosed by Highway 162 from Foothill Blvd. to Forbestown Rd. to the Butte County line on the
north. Butte County line on the south. Foothill Blvd. to Or Bangor Highway to Los Verjeles on the west
perimeter. This includes the Old Olive Highway, Swedes Flat, Bangor and Robinson Mill Areas.
Highway 162 from Forbestown Rd, north to the Bidwell Bar Bridge to include both sides of the roadway.
All areas of upper Stringtown Rd north of Mountain Oak Rd. Lumpkin Rd from Faye Mar Dr to the
enterprise Bridge. (Only Residents will be allowed to enter these areas until 9/16/2020 at 8:00 am and
must show proof of residency)
Areas north of Forbestown Rd. to Lumpkin Rd. including Lake Haven Way and Faye Mar Rd., including
lower Stringtown Rd. just north of Mountain Oak Rd.
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https://www.buttecounty.net/
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Map link:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1UU7WvAOESDgfIGHz_y_W670LmrbMxVn-
&ll=39.62578533493976%2C-121.3742693421462&z=11
Road Closures
SR-162 @ Forbestown Rd.
Stringtown Rd. @ Mountain Oak Rd.
Lumpkin Rd. North of Faye Mar Dr.
Cherokee Rd. @ Thompson Flat Rd.
SR-70 @ Cherokee Rd.
SR-70 @ Big Bend Rd./Deton Rd.
SR-70 @ Four Trees Rd.
SR-70 @ Four Trees Rd.
Forbestown Rd @ Lower Forbestown Rd.
Forbestown Rd. @ Westar Court
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Local Assistance Center (LAC)
Staff is pre-planning for an LAC location in the Oroville area. Staff is estimating opening the LAC early next week,
pending procurement of real estate. More information to follow.
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Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP)
The Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP) at the Butte County Fairgrounds in Gridley is scheduled to close tonight,
September 15, 2020 at 24:00hrs. Evacuees can call the shelter hotline or email with questions or concerns.
(530)552-6150, NorthComplexSheltering@buttecounty.net
Currently there are 1,087 individuals in hotel rooms, equating to 507 rooms. Case workers are contacting evacuees
to assess transition back to their home.
Public Health
Public Health has submitted a health declaration to the Board for ratification at Board meeting.
Animal Evacuation Centers
Small Animals There are now two shelters for small animals. The original one at the Old County Hospital
located at 2279 Del Oro in Oroville is at capacity. On Saturday, the County EOC secured a second facility at
521 Cal Oaks in Oroville. This shelter is currently accepting small, domestic animals between 8:00am and
8:00pm.
Large Animals Camelot Equestrian Park, 1985 Clark Road, Paradise. The site has been very active with
large animals. This facility has available capacity.
Total Animals in Shelters: 500
Total Animals in Shelter in place: 300
Staff is has complete veterinarian contract, they will have 2 veterinarians to support the medical needs of the
animals. Continuing field inspections and working with owners to identify pets.
Currently, the stray animals picked up from the evacuations areas are included in the Lost Pet section of the
Northwest SPCA website. However, staff is working on a dedicated page for the Northwest Complex Fire stray
animals to make it easier to search for lost pets. Staff is also working with the County PIO to promote positive
stories about the animal recovery efforts.
Here is a link to the Northwest SPCA Lost Pet database: https://northwestspca.org/index.php/lost-pets
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. No overnight camping of any kind, including
dispersed camping, is allowed on the Plumas National Forest except within the wilderness area and alongside the
Pacific Crest Trail. An earlier order remains in effect closing all trails, roads, and campgrounds around the North
Complex Fire.
Plumas NF: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/plumas/alerts-notices
Lassen NF: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices
FEMA Public Assistant Status
Designated Areas: Disaster 5363; Public Assistance, Category B (PA-B). This is the Emergency Work, Category B:
Emergency protective measures https://www.fema.gov/disaster/5363/designated-areas . More info on categories
can be found at this FEMA Fact Sheet: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_public-assistance-
fact-sheet_10-2019_0.pdf
END OF REPORT
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