MACKAY — The Cedar Fire, which started with a lightning strike on July 29, has reached 16% containment a week after it was first detected. The fire occurred in the northern part of Butte County.

Public outrage, failed projects, major election changes and a chance at closure after losing one of Butte County’s most well-known landmarks. Butte County is no stranger to disaster, but if 2025 had a ...

Regulations will be phased in over three years with current homeowners having a grace period to meet the guidelines and new homeowners expected to comply immediately upon purchase.

According to the Butte County Fire Safety Council, 8,800 dead or dying trees were removed across the Park, Camp, and North Complex Fire footprints and defensible space clearance was provided ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. More homes have been lost to wildfire in the last eight years than in any other period in California history. The ...