Incident Update Railbridge Fire

Date:
07/12/2024
Time:
10:36 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Railbridge Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-11
Incident Status
Active
Location
Railbridge Road and Crestmont Court, Palermo
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Butte
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Butte Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
130
Containment
75%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Crews made great progress today searching for and putting out hotspots. Containment lines were strengthened and mop up operations continued throughout the hot, dry work period. Damage Inspectors assessed all the structures in the fire area. Results will be released when the report is finalized.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

All evacuations have been lifted and all roads are open.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
2
Water Tenders
1
Helicopters
0
Dozers
0
Hand Crews
1
Other
0
Total Personnel
24

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Butte County Sheriff's Office, Plumas National Forest, Pacific Gas & Electric