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Friday, August 2 Evening Update for the Park Fire 08-02-2024
Park Fire
Publication Type: News - 08/02/2024 - 19:00
Friday, August 2 Evening Update for the Park Fire
The total Forest Service acres involved in the Park Fire is 93,437. The remaining 306,178 acres are on state and private lands for a total of 399,615 acres with 25% containment.
Lassen National Forest:
The rivers that run in the valleys below often start at the highest hills within the Lassen National Forest. What happens on the ridges has a direct impact on the streams below. Our fire crews know that the water we utilize on a daily basis is impacted by wildfire and are working to protect our water supply by fighting this fire aggressively.
CAL FIRE:
The Park Fire has been extremely active over the last 24-hours. Hot and dry weather has reduced moisture levels in vegetation across the fire area. Atmospheric instability has caused the fire to remain active, even during the overnight hours.
Tonight, while abundant lightning is not expected directly over the fire, there is the potential for thunderstorms in the region into Saturday. Overnight temperatures will drop to the 70s, and then will climb again during the day to between 98 to 104 degrees.
Crews are making good progress building containment lines. However, firefighters are still actively engaging in fire suppression to an area spanning 175-miles. Steep, remote terrain continues to hamper control efforts.
Hot temperatures are expected through the weekend and into Sunday, increasing the chance for active fire behavior and long-range spotting.
Firefighters continue to fall hazard trees, mop-up hot spots, and patrol.
When returning home after wildfire, it is important to always maintain situational awareness. Stay tuned to official channels of public safety communications. There is heavy equipment operating throughout the fire area. Please give emergency and utility crews plenty of room to work.
For more information on the #ParkFire please visit:
- CALFIRE Park Fire: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/7/24/park-fire
- Butte County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/bcsonews
- CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit/ Tehama County Fire Department: https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRETGU
- CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit/Shasta County Fire Department: https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRESHU
- Butte County, CA: https://www.facebook.com/ButteCounty
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- https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calnf-park