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On why Lunder says people should stay watchful of the Dixie Fire The fire killed 16 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings in Berry Creek and Feather Falls. 8, strong winds pushed the fire to make a massive run from Plumas County to Butte County in fewer than 24 hours. The Bear Fire was sparked by lightning on Aug. That’s because the Dixie Fire is burning into an area that’s seen a lot of commercial timber harvest, Lunder said, which is the same type of landscape the Bear Fire (later called the North Complex) burned into last September.
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While that appears to be good news for nearby residents, in an interview with NSPR on Wednesday, wildfire scientist Zeke Lunder said those in the area shouldn’t let their guard down just yet.
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The agency reported Thursday afternoon that although smoke might be visible in some communities, the fire is continuing to move away from populated areas. You can find more information on the current status of evacuations on the Dixie Fire here.Īfter originally starting near the ignition site of the 2018 Camp Fire, the Dixie Fire is now burning entirely in Plumas County, according to Cal Fire. *Evacuations have changed since this story was posted.