California Professional Firefighters

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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  • Local FFs navigate newly-cut mountain roads to reach fire ground
    Local FFs navigate newly-cut mountain roads to reach fire ground
  • Strike team emerges from long stint on lines
    Strike team emerges from long stint on lines
  • Strike team leader takes a breather
    Strike team leader takes a breather
  • L. 2881 Pres. Bob Wolf greets Riverside Co. team
    L. 2881 Pres. Bob Wolf greets Riverside Co. team
  • Riverside Co. crew takes a breather at Butte Complex
    Riverside Co. crew takes a breather at Butte Complex
  • L. 2881 Pres. Wolf talks with Riverside Co. members
    L. 2881 Pres. Wolf talks with Riverside Co. members
  • Working hot spots at Butte Complex
    Working hot spots at Butte Complex
  • More hot spots at Butte Lightning Complex
    More hot spots at Butte Lightning Complex
  • Hand crews work a smoldering tree stump
    Hand crews work a smoldering tree stump
  • More hand crew work at Butte Complex
    More hand crew work at Butte Complex
  • CAL FIRE hand crews battle terrain, smoke
    CAL FIRE hand crews battle terrain, smoke
  • CAL FIRE hand crews prep for all-night siege
    CAL FIRE hand crews prep for all-night siege