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Camp Fire, Butte County Update - CAL FIRE - November 19, 2018,  7:09 am

Camp Fire Incident Information:

Last Updated:
November 19, 2018,  7:09 am

Date/Time Started:
November 08, 2018 6:33 am

Administrative Unit:
Unified Command: CAL FIRE, Butte County Sheriff Department, Paradise Police Department, USFS

County:
Butte County

Location:
Pulga Road at Camp Creek Road near Jarbo Gap

Acres Burned - Containment:
151,000 acres - 66% contained

Structures Threatened:
14,500

Structures Destroyed:
11,713 residences, 472 commercial and 3,388 other buildings

View the latest Incident Update for current information on evacuations, evacuation centers, and road closures.

Situation Summary: Fire activity ranged from minimal to moderate overnight throughout various areas of the fire perimeter as firefighters continued to strengthen and improve control lines. Crews will continue
implementing containment lines, patrol for heat in the interior, and mitigate hazards in the fire area.
Search & Rescue crews, as well as the multiple California US&R resources, will use their specialized human and canine skills to assist the Butte County Sheriff in the search for missing victims.