Camp Fire: Death Toll Climbs To 79, Containment Grows To 70%

BUTTE COUNTY, CA – The number of people reported dead in the Camp Fire in Northern California climbed yet again as firefighters continued to increase containment of the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history.

Officials said they discovered the remains of two more people on Monday, Nov. 19, bringing the death toll to 79. One of the victims was found in the town of Paradise, while the other victim was found in the unincorporated community of Magalia, according to the Butte County Sheriff's Office.

Of the 79 victims, authorities have tentatively identified 64. The number of unaccounted for people decreased by 294 and currently stands at 699, according to the Butte County Sheriff's Office. (Click here to see the Camp Fire Missing Persons List.)

The wind-whipped wildfire sparked Nov. 8 off Camp Creek and Pulga roads near Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon, according to Cal Fire. The rapidly-spreading blaze ripped through the small town of Paradise and surrounding communities in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Butte County.

As of Tuesday, Nov. 20, the Camp Fire has scorched 151,373 acres and destroyed more than 17,000 structures, most of them homes.

A total of 12,637 single-family homes were destroyed in the blaze, in addition to 310 multiple-family residences, 483 businesses and 3,718 minor structures, according to Cal Fire. More than 500 additional structures were damaged and another 14,500 remain threatened. (Click here to see the Camp Fire Structure Status map.)

Firefighters from across the state and country have continued to strengthen and improve the containment lines of the fire. The blaze was 70 percent contained Tuesday morning.

The fire forced 52,000 people to evacuate, officials said. Many evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted while others remain in place for residents in the region. (See the full list of evacuation orders and warnings below. Click here to see the Camp Fire Evacuation/Repopulation Map.)

Residents and business owners impacted by the fire can apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). (Click here to see the Camp Fire Structure Status map.)

The cause of the Camp Fire remained under investigation. The blaze is expected to be fully contained by Nov. 30, Cal Fire officials said.

*Updated as of Tuesday, Nov. 20:

Evacuation Orders

• Nimshew Zone C
• South Coutelenc Zone
• South Pines Zone
• Old Magalia Zone
• Lower Pentz Zone
• Morgan Ridge Zone A
• Morgan Ridge Zone B
• Butte Creek Zone
• Concow Zone A
• Concow Zone B
• Concow Zone C
• Yankee Hill
• Berry Creek Zone B
• Berry Creek Zone C
• Stirling Zone (within fire perimeter)
• Lovelock Zone (within fire perimeter)
• North Coutolenc Zone (within fire perimeter)
• North Fir Haven Zone (within fire perimeter)
• South Fir Haven Zone (within fire perimeter)
• North Pines Zone (within fire perimeter)
• Little Chico Creek Zone B
• Little Chico Creek Zone A
• Upper Honey Run Zone
• Lower Honey Run Zone
• Zones 1-14
• Messilla Valley Zone B
• Cherokee Zone B

Click here to see the Camp Fire Evacuation/Repopulation Map.

Evacuation Warnings

• Berry Creek Zone A

Evacuation Shelters

Open Shelters:

• Butte County Fairgrounds at 199 E. Hazel St. in Gridley
• Glenn County Fairgrounds at 221 E. Yolo St. in Orland

Full/Closed Shelters:

• Bidwell Junior High School at 2376 North Ave. in Chico
• Neighborhood Church of Chico at 2801 Notre Dame Blvd. in Chico
• Oroville Church of the Nazarene at 2238 Monte Vista Ave. in Oroville
• Plumas County Fairgrounds at 204 Fairground Road in Quincy
• Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds at 442 Franklin Ave. in Yuba City

Animal Shelters

Evacuated residents should take their animals with them. Bring food, water, bedding and any containment devices necessary. If evacuees are unable to take large animals, they should be left in open pastures with food, county officials said. Animals should not be locked up in a barn. ‬‬‬‬

Residents can contact North Valley Animal Disaster Group at 530-895-0000 to report lost pets. Visit www.campfirerescuedanimals.com to find lost pets.

Small animals can be taken to:

• Chico Municipal Airport at 150 Airpark Blvd. in Chico (OPEN)
• Old Oroville Hospital at 2279 Del Oro Road, Suite E, in Oroville (FULL)

Large animals can be taken to:

• Butte County Fairgrounds at 199 E. Hazel St. in Gridley (OPEN)

Small and large animals can be taken to:

• Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds at 442 Franklin Ave. in Yuba City (OPEN)

Closures

• All Butte County public schools have been closed through Friday, Nov. 23.
• Classes at Chico State have been canceled until Monday, Nov. 26.
• Plumas National Forest Area Road, Trail and Area Closure

Road Closures

Roads have been closed at the following locations:

• Westbound SR-70 at Junction SR-70/89
• Cherokee Road at Red Tape Road
• Red Tape Road at Condor Road
• Deadwood Road at SR-70
• Neal Road above Redsky/Wayland roads (restricting northbound traffic on Neal)
• Foster Road at Wayland Road (restricting northbound traffic on Foster, allowing southbound traffic on Foster)
• Eastbound Skyway at Honey Run Road
• Highway 70 at Cherokee Road
• Pentz at Messilla Valley Road
• SR-191 (Clark Road) at Round Valley Ranch Road
• Messilla Valley Road at Dry Creek Road
• Skyway at the Town of Inskip (Jones Meadow Road)
• Skyway at Humboldt Road
• Skyway at Humbug Road
• Skyway at Upper Coutolenc Road
• Skyway at Canyon Rim Road (restricting eastbound Skyway, allowing traffic on Canyon Rim Road)
• SR- 162 at 4 Mile Ridge Road
• Westbound SR-162 (Oro Quincy) at Stephens Ridge Road/French Creek Road
• Brush Creek Road (near Upper Bald Rock) at SR-162
• Doe Mill at Village (Forest Ranch area)
• Doe Mill at Powelton Road (Forest Ranch area)
• Stilson Canyon Road at Lazy S Road
• East 20th at Dawncrest Drive
• Picholine Way at Sevillano Court
• Honey Run Road at Skyway
• Brush Buster Road at Highway 162
• Mirage Lake Road at Highway 162
• Eden Canyon Road at Highway 162
• Madelion Court at Highway 162
• Northbound Berry Creek Road at Highway 162
• Northbound Encina Grande at Highway 162
• Northbound Bloomer Hill at Black Bear Road
• Mountain House Circle at Highway 162

How To Help

The Butte County Office of Education has established the Schools Fire Relief Fund to help schools impacted by the Camp Fire.

The North Valley Community Foundation has established the Northern California Fire Relief Fund to help community organizations serving those affected by the fire.

People can also click here to donate to the United Way of Northern California Camp Fire Fund by texting "Butte Fire" to 91999.

Brand new clothing can be dropped off at 2850 Feather River Blvd. in Oroville.

Supplies

People can pick-up supplies at the Oroville Municipal Auditorium at 1200 Myers St. in Oroville. Clothing, pet goods and small appliances are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

United Way of Northern California is accepting applications for emergency cash assistance from those who lost their homes in the Camp Fire. These will be one-time grants designed to help with urgent basic necessities such as food, gas and clothing. Amounts given will depend on need and available resources. UWNC cannot guarantee that all applicants will receive funding.

Volunteering

An emergency volunteer center was opened at Caring Choices at 1398 Ridgewood Drive in Chico. People interested in volunteering can call 530-899-3873 or download a volunteer application at www.caring-choices.org.

The Salvation Army opened a distribution center at 1100 Marauder St. in Chico. The warehouse will serve as a site to collect in-kind donations and to distribute items to people impacted by the fire.

The Salvation Army is not accepting used goods. The following new in-kind items will be accepted:

• Underwear/socks
• Blankets/pillows
• Hygiene items
• Cleaning supplies
• Diaper/baby wipes
• Non-perishable foods
• Frozen turkeys
• New toys for Christmas

Monetary gifts, gas cards and local vendor gift cards can also be dropped off at the distribution center.

The center is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For large donations, call 530-776-1009 for an assigned drop-off time.

Previous Coverage:

• Camp Fire: Death Toll Climbs Again In Devastating California Blaze
• 71 Now Confirmed Dead In Paradise Fire; Trump Expected
• Death Toll Climbs To 63 In Camp Fire, 631 Unaccounted For
• 56 Dead In Camp Fire In Butte County, Toll Expected To Rise
• Camp Fire: Deadliest, Most Destructive Wildfire In CA History
• 42 Dead In Camp Fire: The Deadliest Wildfire In CA History
• Camp Fire: Death Toll Climbs To 29, Erratic Winds To Continue
• Camp Fire: 23 Dead, No Imminent Threat To Oroville
• Camp Fire: 9 Dead, 6,700 Structures Destroyed In Butte County
• Camp Fire Rages In Butte County, Prompts Evacuations

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• Camp Fire Survivor Says 'Paradise May Just Be Memory'
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• Camp Fire: Mother 'Dragged' To Safety After Giving Birth To Baby
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• Horse Hides In Pool As Camp Fire Scorches Through Paradise
• How To Help Victims Of California Wildfires

Photo: Mourners pray during a vigil for Camp Fire victims, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Chico, Calif. The blaze has killed dozens and destroyed more than 10,000 structures according to Cal Fire. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, Pool)