Deadly brush fire in Beaver County renews warnings from first responders not to burn in dry conditions
The dangerously dry weather turned deadly on Thursday afternoon when a Beaver County man was killed by a brush fire in his backyard. The Beaver County Coroner has yet to identify the man who died, but ...
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Chico’s fire hazard severity zone map ready for comment | Midday Report
Chico residents may now submit public comments for the city’s recently updated fire hazard severity zone map through June 10.
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Butte County continues military equipment policy for Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Kory Honea, joined by Undersheriff Matthew Calkins and Lieutenant Joshua Brazzi, gave his office’s yearly ...
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Yellowstone County, Butte among four possible sites in Montana for new women's prison
A new women’s prison would create about 100 full-time jobs, he said, including nursing and maintenance positions.
Cal Fire urges caution as Northstate endures inclement weather
Cal Fire Butte County is advising drivers to exercise caution over the coming days as inclement weather is expected to hit ...
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Butte County adopts Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the adoption of the plan, with Supervisor Doug Teeter absent from the meeting.
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Future of Butte fire protection services at center of legislative town hall
Monday night saw raised tensions in Butte over a bill attempting to begin fixing what's caused nearly 50 years of strife ...
An Audit Found California Was Unprepared To Help Vulnerable People In A Fire. Five Years Later, Lawmakers Finally Talk About It
He said a disproportionate number of deaths from that fire were older residents and people with disabilities. Those include the deaths of Altadena residents Anthony Mitchell Sr. and his son Justin, ...