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Victims of the fire attended the meeting in Feather Falls for information about what to do next. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Ponderosa fire victims learn to rebuild their homes

Christian Solis // September 22, 2017

People who lost their homes during the Ponderosa fire gathered Thursday night to learn about what aid isĀ available to them. Feather Falls Fire Safe Council hosted a meeting at the Mt. Springs Grange...

The fire has damages many homes. Photo courtesy of Butte County Sheriffs Office

Fire assistance center now open for victims of Ponderosa Fire

Luke Dennison // September 12, 2017

Ponderosa Fire victims can receive assistance at the Fire Assistance Center.The fire started August 29 by Ponderosa Way and it has destroyed 32 homes and 22 other buildings.A local Assistance Center has...

Miller attended the 9-11 rememberance ceremony. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Fire Department hosts a 911 remembrance ceremony

Christian Solis // September 11, 2017

Chico Fire Station held a Sept. 11 memorial for victims and heroes of the attack.Members of the community gathered around a 9-11 monument, 16 years later, on Monday. It took place at the Chico Fire Station...

Photo courtesy of Butte County Sheriffs Office

Fire in Butte County leads to evacuations

Christian Solis // August 31, 2017

A fire in Ponderosa started Tuesday afternoon, growing to cover 2,500 acres. The fire, nine-miles northeast of Oroville, is zero percent contained and expected to expand further north, according...

7th and Chestnut House Excavation Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga

House on 7th and Chestnut Streets excavated

Alejandra Fraga // February 25, 2017

Chico Fire and Police Department were still working at the scene of the 7th and Chestnut Streets house fire. The excavation of the house took place throughout the afternoon shortly after the fire was put...

Chico Firefighters using all methods to tackle the fire on Chestnut and W. 7th street Photo credit: George Johnston

Fire on Chestnut and W. 7th street

George Johnston // February 24, 2017

Savannah Epstein woke her boyfriend up and told him they needed to leave their apartment, the house next to them was on fire. Epstein says at 4 a.m. she heard people breaking into house. She began...

Chico Fire Department putting out a trash fire near Warner Street in an alley on Monday afternoon. Photo credit: Lars Gustafson

Trash-fire quickly exterminated by Chico Fire Department

Lars Gustafson // November 4, 2015
A smoky, trash-fire was quickly put out by the Chico Fire Department late Monday afternoon.

Gunshots heard on First Street

Yang Dai // October 19, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Oct. 11.
A burned tree with a background of the smoke-filled sky. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Staying healthy in the smoke

Sarah Strausser // September 26, 2015
Record-breaking fires in Northern California threaten Chico State student health.
Fire truck at Safeway on Tuesday morning after a dumpster fire. Photo credit: Nick Martinez-Esquibel

Safeway fire leads to evacuation

Brittany Mcclintock // April 30, 2015
The Safeway on Mangrove had to be evacuated after dumpster fire spread to the building.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Obsession with safety saps fun, meaning from life

William Rein // April 11, 2015
With so much precaution and safeguarding, humans are practically immortal compared with a few centuries ago.

Fire arts class constructs metal artwork

September 30, 2014
A fire arts class at Chico State has a "pour" to fill their molds every week. Students explain the process of "pouring" and how to make their metal pieces.
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