Web Fire

County: Butte County
Location: Web Hollow & Big Chico Creek near Forest Ranch
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Butte Unit
Containment: 389 acres burned - 70% Containment
Date Started: July 28, 2014 1:11 pm
Last update: July 30, 2014 8:53 am
Road Closures : None - Take care if traveling on Hwy 32 as fire equipment may be entering and exiting.
Injuries: 1
Cause: Under investigation
Cooperating Agencies: Butte Co. Fire Dept., El Medio Fire Protection Dist., CDCR, CHP
Total Fire Personnel: 278
Total Fire Engines: 21
Total Fire crews: 8
Total Airtankers: 4
Total Helicopters: 8
Total Dozers: 6
Total Water Tenders: 5
Conditions: Fire Personnel and crews are working in steep and rugged terrain to build control lines. The heat and extreme dry conditions continue to be a challenge to the fire fight. Aircraft will be utilized as conditions permit.
Phone Numbers: (530) 538-7826 (Web Fire Information Center)