Highway 32 Firing Ops and Fire Effects – Park Fire

Successful Firing Operation at the Park Fire: A Case Study Satellite imagery by Zeke Lunder Written by Ryan Stephens In late July, we took a trip up Highway 32 to observe the aftermath of a firing operation conducted to control the spread of the Park Fire. This operation was a critical measure to mitigate the … Read more

Park Fire Damage Scope Unveiled

The Park Fire, now the fifth-largest wildfire in California’s modern history, has destroyed over 430 homes and other buildings in Butte and Tehama counties, and damaged another 42 structures, according to data released by Cal Fire on Wednesday. Cal Fire’s new damage assessment includes a map (now password protected…) of the structures damaged or destroyed … Read more