Swedes Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 496 Acres
  • 1 County: Butte
Last Updated
10/21/2022 1:46 PM
Date Started
09/07/2019 3:06 PM
Date Contained
09/13/2019 7:00 PM
Location Information
Swedes Flat Road and Oro Bangor Highway, east of Oroville
Latitude / Longitude
[39.45296,-121.412619]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Butte County Fire
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 16
    Personnel
  • 0
    Helicopters
  • 0
    Engines
  • 2
    Dozers
  • 6
    Water Tenders
  • 0
    Crews
  • 0
    Air Tankers

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Status Update

Situation Summary

Fire line personnel have reached 100% containment on the Swedes Fire. All firefighters have been released from the incident. The fire will remain in patrol status for the next few days, being checked daily for smoke and hot spots. Fire suppression repair continues as well, so we ask that residents and others be careful when traveling in the area, as heavy equipment will be on the roadways.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 1
    Structures Damaged
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 2
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other

Contact Information

Information Line
(530) 538-7826

Agency Information

CAL FIRE Butte County Fire