Incident Update Railbridge Fire

Date:
07/13/2024
Time:
9:52 AM

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
85%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Engines and hand crews continued working toward full suppression of the fire. Containment lines were patrolled to make sure no hot spots remained near the fire’s edge. Mop up and patrol continue today.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
3
Water Tenders
1
Helicopters
0
Dozers
0
Hand Crews
1
Other
0
Total Personnel
27

Cooperating Agencies

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