Cherokee Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 8,500 Acres
  • 1 County: Butte
Last Updated
10/24/2022 10:56 AM
Date Started
10/08/2017 9:45 PM
Date Contained
02/09/2018 9:48 AM
Location Information
off Cherokee Road and Zonalea Lane, Oroville
Latitude / Longitude
[39.62496,-121.52966]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Butte Unit
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 97
    Personnel

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

Status Update

Situation Summary

The BTU Call Center is open: (530) 538-7826.

South, West & East flanks of the fire are holding, making progress on the North Flank.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 1
    Structures Damaged
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 6
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other

Agency Information

CAL FIRE Butte Unit