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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Photo of the Route fire north of L.A. photo courtesy Alert Wildfire, Aug. 31, 2022

Brush fires destroy homes in Southern Califronia

Michael Steinberg, Contributor // September 2, 2022

Multiple brush fires burned out of control in Southern California Wednesday afternoon and evening. The Route fire spurred a no-diversion status of air tankers due to life safety threats, while the Border...

Butte County suspends use of any open fire, except agricultural burning which is on a case by case basis. Photo credit: Sean Martens

All use of open fire is suspended in Butte County

Luke Dennison // October 14, 2017

Cal Fire has suspended all burning activities in Butte County due to critical fire weather, Friday and is set until further notice.The suspension includes campfires, open pit cooking fires, fires for...

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