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14 hrs ago | CBS13/CW31

Dozens Of Additional Burned Homes Found In Butte

Now that the flames have subsided some, firefighters have found dozens of additional homes destroyed by the wildfires in Butte County.

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Related Topix: Butte County, CA, Fire, Concow, CA, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Chico Metro

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Mercury-Register

Reward to catch arsonist doubles

Paradise resident John Coger isn't alone is his outrage in learning that the Humboldt Fire was human set.

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Related Topix: Chico, CA, Financial Services, Butte County, CA, Chico Metro

Thu Jul 24, 2008

KXTV

More Homes Found Burned in Paradise, Concow Fires

Firefighters have found dozens more homes destroyed by the wildfires in Butte County.

1 comment

Related Topix: Concow, CA, Butte County, CA, Chico Metro, Natural Disasters, Fire, Wildfire

The Press-Enterprise

Dozens of burned homes found in Butte

Now that the flames have subsided some, firefighters have found dozens of additional homes destroyed by the wildfires in Butte County.

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Related Topix: Butte County, CA, Fire, Concow, CA, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Chico Metro

Paradise Post

Police meeting tonight

Issues and concerns regarding the Paradise Police Department and its procedures will be addressed tonight during a 6 p.m. meeting, Community Policing in Paradise, at town hall.

58 comments

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Paradise Post

Teen collects Ridge's 'thank yous' to be sent to firefighters

Most everyone in town has seen "Thank You Firefighters" signs on every corner. Now they can be seen on a poster, or several posters, circulating around town for signatures and donations.

4 comments

Related Topix: Magalia, CA, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Tue Jul 22, 2008

The World

Rollover leads to arrest of sex offender

A Central Point man was arrested Monday on a charge of failing to register as a sex offender, following a rollover crash on state Highway 42.

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Related Topix: Chico Metro

Paradise Post

The main attraction

The 13th annual Crusin' Classics Car Show finally came to pass on Saturday, after a month's postponement due to the fire threat.

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Related Topix: Magalia, CA

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Rotarian

Threatened by fire, Paradise club meets to plan ways to help

Smoke from wildfires will continue to create a health hazard for weeks to come in northern California, USA.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire, Chico Metro

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Paradise Post

Firefighters get a tri-tip thank you

With weather cooperating and bringing less wind and higher humidity, some firefighters took the opportunity to relax and eat tri-tip sandwiches on Saturday afternoon at the Paradise Senior Center.

21 comments

Related Topix: Chico Metro, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Paradise Post

Higgins steps down as Skyway House leader

Tommy Higgins, founder and executive director of the Skyway House, announced he will step down as executive director Thursday afternoon.

3 comments

Related Topix: Chico, CA

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Paradise Post

Air quality best in weeks

Air quality clears enough to show Butte Creek Canyon. The air is the best it's been since the lighting fires started on June 21, but is still unhealthy for sensitive people.

2 comments

Related Topix: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Magalia, CA, Chico Metro, Butte County, CA

Paradise Post

PID plans to sell water to Del Oro

With wells declining and their recoveries uncertain, the Del Oro Water Company persuaded the Paradise Irrigation District to meet their need for emergency water rations.

1 comment

Related Topix: Chico Metro, Oroville, CA

Paradise Post

Town praises emergency teams

The Paradise Town Council unanimously commended all those who worked tirelessly during the recent fires, at Tuesday night's meeting.

2 comments

Related Topix: Chico Metro, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Paradise Post

PHS Summer Sports Recap

The Paradise 14 and under junior Bobcat softball team opened up bracket play in the Western World Series in Reno with a 10-6 victory on Monday over the DV Dynamite team.

1 comment

Mercury-Register

Fire complex succumbing

Aided by conditions that allowed 16 helicopters to execute pinpoint water drops, crews made further progress against the Butte Lightning Complex fires Monday.

6 comments

Related Topix: South University, South College, Butte County, CA, Concow, CA, Berry Creek, CA

The Union

Paradise spared, fears continue

Firefighters battling an out-of-control wildfire in Butte County foothills caught a break early Friday when strong winds they feared could blow hot embers across fire lines toward thousands of homes did not ...

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Related Topix: Butte County, CA, Chico Metro, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Thu Jul 17, 2008

KXMA-TV Dickinson

Weather helps fire fight...Alaskan eruption...Bertha barely a...

Weather helps fire fight...Alaskan eruption...Bertha barely a hurricane PARADISE, Calif.

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Related Topix: Chico Metro, Sierra Nevada College, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Daily Breeze

National Guard called out to fight state's escalating fire threat

Sweat rolled down Lisa Mirander's forehead as she hacked a tangle of saplings and brush down to bare dirt to prevent a wildfire from spreading.

2 comments

Related Topix: Riverside Metro, Oroville, CA, Concow, CA, Chico Metro, Butte County, CA

Mercury-Register

Investigators determine arson caused Humboldt Fire

The Humboldt Fire, which broke out June 11 near Old Humboldt Road east of Chico, was intentionally set, arson investigators have announced.

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Related Topix: Chico (California State University System), Chico, CA, California State University System, Chico Metro, Butte County, CA, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

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Paradise, California is located in Butte County and is part of the Chico Metro Area. Zip codes in Paradise, CA include 95969, and 95967.

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