Saddle Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 800 Acres
  • 1 County: Butte
Last Updated
10/24/2022 11:14 AM
Date Started
09/05/2016 4:28 PM
Date Contained
09/12/2016 2:51 PM
Location Information
Off Pentz Rd & Lime Saddle Rd, south of Paradise
Latitude / Longitude
[39.6871,-121.571]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE / Butte County Fire
Cause
Vehicle
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 133
    Personnel
  • 3
    Engines
  • 2
    Dozers
  • 2
    Water Tenders
  • 4
    Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Status Update

Situation Summary

Fire crews will continue to work in the area for several days.

Residents are urged to use caution when traveling in the fire areas. Emergency equipment and personnel will be working throughout the day and night.

The Lime Saddle Marina & Campground and the Lake Oroville Boat Ramp at Lime Saddle are now open to the public.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 3
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 3
    Injuries
    Confirmed Fire Personnel and Civilian Injuries

Contact Information

Media Line
(530) 521-8265

Fire Information Line
(530) 538-7826

North Valley Animal Disaster Group
(530) 895-0000

Agency Information

CAL FIRE / Butte County Fire

Butte County Sherrif's Office

CHP

State Parks

CalTrans

NVADG

Butte County Public Works

Town of Paradise Public Works

Paradise P.D. Butte EMS

Butte County Search & Rescue

US Forest Service

BLM

and the California Conservation Corp