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This is a fire that has been raging about 30 minutes from where I live. Very beautiful country and such a tragic loss. There are several YouTube Videos but I don't know how to add them here.

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June 13, 2008
Humboldt Fire Threatens Paradise

The Humboldt Fire near Chico California has burned 40 homes and devoured 20,000 acres in less than 48 hours. The fire started on June 11 at 1:30 in the afternoon.

The chatter on Wildlandfire offers some insight into what firefighters are facing.

One poster writes "Per Humboldt Communications, order for 100 strike teams to Humboldt Fire."

Another, "CA-OES-4802 Alpha arrived and are working on structure protection in Paradise."

..and, "from a reliable source at the fire, the fire has jumped clark road, they are not stopping it".

Last night one report put the fire on the grounds of Butte College.

The Incident-209 report filed 0700 this morning offers the following;

Short Location Description (in reference to nearest town):
1 miles East of Chico

Projected incident movement/spread 12, 24, 48, and 72 hour time frames: (next) 12 hours: Imminent threat to Neal Road Lower Paradise. Forest Ranch and West Paradise.

*Evacuations of all residents in the area of Communities of areas of Paradise, Butte Valley and Butte Creek Canyon. Strong winds are making it very difficult to get crews ahead of the fire. Fire continues to spot in multiple directions. High winds, homes threatened, difficult terrain.

1. Growth Potential - Extreme
2. Difficulty of Terrain - Medium
Total Personnel: 1,354