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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

A firefighter suppresses fire near a road sign, 9/7/2022. Photo by Michael Steinberg.

Mosquito fire scorches over 63,000 acres, destroys at least 64 structures

Michael Steinberg, Contributer // September 14, 2022

The Mosquito fire, burning in Placer and El Dorado Counties, has charred over 63,000 acres while exhibiting extreme wildfire behavior. It has forced the entire town of Foresthill, approximately 78 miles...

The Flanagan Fire erupts north of Redding, March 4, 2022

Early wildfire season looms in California

Michael Steinberg, Contributor // March 22, 2022

It’s safe to say that if you have lived and grown up in California, or any part of the West Coast, you’re all too familiar with wildfires. The Camp Fire that destroyed the town of Paradise, a mere...

Chico State offers support for those affected by the wildfires Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State provides support for those affected by California wildfire’s

Luke Dennison // October 17, 2017

Chico State sent out an email regarding a support system for those affected by the California wildfire's. "As we continue to support our campus community members who have been affected by wildfires throughout...

Multiple fire fighters flee to the hills of destruction caused by the Valley fire. Photo courtesy of NBC.

Fighting fire with well-organized relief efforts, not with fire

Nathan Graves // September 29, 2015
Chico State students have been donating to provide relief for victims of the Northern California fires.
The Chico Municipal Airport has been sending planes to provide aid to the 14 active California wildfires Photo credit: John Domogma

Chico airport used as an air base to fight wildfires

Austin Herbaugh // August 24, 2015
CAL FIRE uses the Chico Municipal Airport runway to fight wildfires across the state.
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