[pct-l] Fire in Feather River Canyon

[Clifford McDonald]

Chips Fire in Feather River Canyon determined to be human caused
Staff Reportsorovillemr.com
Posted:   07/31/2012 09:22:43 AM PDT

QUINCY - Fire officials have determined the Chips Fire, burning in the
Feather River Canyon, was human caused. 
In an update this morning, Plumas National Forest officials released the
cause of the fire, which has threatened some structures now under protection
of firefighters at Maggie's Trailer Park. Details about the fire's July 29
start were not available, other than forest officials believed it started
about 1:57 a.m. 

At 400 acres as of this morning, the fire is expected to grow with the high
temperatures and low humidity. About 300 firefighters are battling the
blaze, which overnight stayed within Chips and Indian creeks drainage. 

Burning two miles northwest of Belden, the fire has not closed Highway 70,
but travelers should check with Caltrans at www.dot.ca.gov or
1-800-427-ROAD. 

On Caribou Road, campgrounds that are closed include Gansner Bar and North
Fork, but Queen Lily is open. Ben Lomond and Indian Creek trails are still
closed, as is the Pacific Crest Trail between Highway 70 and Highway 36. 

Smoke from the fire will be visible in many areas. 

Containment isn't expected until next week. 


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Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 3:24 PM
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Subject: [pct-l] Fire in Feather River Canyon

http://www.orovillemr.com/news/ci_21191239/chips-fire-feather-river-canyon-a
t-150-acres

9:30 a.m. update: Chips Fire in Feather River Canyon at 150 acres

Staff Reportsorovillemr.com

Posted: 07/30/2012 08:39:19 AM PDT

QUINCY - As of late Sunday night, the Chips Fire in the Feather River Canyon
had grown to about 150 acres. 

More than 200 firefighters are battling the fire in very steep and rocky
terrain, supported by engines, helicopters and air tankers. 

As of last night, the fire had crossed the ridge between Chips Creek and
Indian Creek drainages. 

Ben Lomond and Indian Creek trails are closed, according to a press release
from the Plumas National Forest. The Pacific Crest Trail is closed between
Belden on Highway 70 and Highway 36. 

Highway 70 is not closed, and all roads and campgrounds are open. No
structures are threatened, Tavelers along Highway 70 should check road
conditions on the California Department of Transportation website:
www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/Hourly. Information is also available by calling
1-800-427-7623. 

Smoke is settling in the canyon and nearby areas including Butte Lake and
Lake Almanor. 

The fire was discovered about 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, about one mile up the
Chips Creek drainage. Its cause is under investigation.

 

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