The Chico Association of Realtors is raising money for two families that lost their homes in the recent fires.
Thanks to all of you who have contributed to my team for the “Bowling for Fire Victims” fundraiser.
The winners of the drawing are:
Frank Ritter Ticket  #469025    Winner of a Chico Vecino Map
Ticket #469043 (no name)          Winner of […]

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I took a drive up highway 32 this weekend, and was relieved to see green trees. Looking at the maps with the big red blobs showing areas the fires had burned, I expected to see large areas with spindly black tree remains along side the road.
To my surprise, the drive was still pretty. There were […]

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I looked out my window this morning, and saw a brand new lily in my pond. I have been looking for a bright spot through all the smoke and fire, and I wanted to share it with you.
Click here to find my list of Butte Lightning Fire Resources .  And let’s hope for blue sky!

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The Chico Enterprise Record is updating this google map with fire information.

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Looking for resources on the current fires? Here are links to my favorite sources of information, and what each has to offer.
KPAY Radio- KPAY’s website posts advisories and updates very quickly. They also have good fire weather information, and a link to map that shows wind and smoke activity. You will also find links to other important […]

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The Town of Paradise website has up to date information on the evacuation order. If you double-click on the map, it will download a larger version that is easier to see and you can print out.
The evacuation order can be viewed at the California Department of Forestry  (Cal Fire)web site.

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As Chico residents are being dusted with ash, surrounding communities are ordered to evacuate.
As reported by KPAY radio at 11:00 this morning:
Paradise residents on the East side of Pentz Road from Honeysuckle Road to Malibu Road are under an IMMEDIATE THREAT-evacuation advisory due to the Camp Fire which is south of the West Fire and […]

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One word says it best:Yucky. The Chico sky is orange. It will top 110 degrees. Best to stay inside, if you can.
Butte County is on the national news once again with more homes in danger from the wildfires in Yankee Hill and Concow.
Even an optimist like myself is finding it difficult to find the silver lining. […]

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Waking up to smoky skies, I have questions about the progress being made on the wildfires surrounding Butte County. Are they getting bigger? Under control? Will they be out soon? And how long will the smoke last?
This google map from the Governors Office of Emergency Services will show you the latest updates on all the […]

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Here is a great satellite photo of Northern California, courtesy of NASA. You can see the fires burning around Highway 32, near Highway 70, and all over Shasta County. It is a little difficult to see Lake Almanor, but Chico is very clear.
This photo is from July 3rd. New photos are posted regularly.

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