CPF

Butte Lightning Complex -- July 2008

Local 2881 members responding to the Butte Lightning Complex received a visit from L. 2881 President Robert Wolf as they tackle rough terrain to battle a complex that extends nearly 30,000 acres.

Some of the firefighters on this complex have been deployed for upwards of a month.

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  •  CAL FIRE hand crews prep for all-night siege

  • CAL FIRE hand crews battle terrain, smoke 

  •  More hand crew work at Butte Lightning Complex

  •  Hand crews work a smoldering tree stump

  •  More hot spots at Butte Lightning Complex

  •  Working hot spots at Butte Lightning Complex

  •  L. 2881 Pres. Wolf talks with Riverside Co. members

  • Riverside Co. crew takes a breather at Butte Complex

  • L. 2881 Pres. Bob Wolf greets Riverside Co. team

     

  • CAL FIRE strike team leader takes a breather

  • Strike team emerges from long stint on lines

  • Local FF units navigate narrow, newly-cut mtn. roads