California Professional Firefighters

Battling the Butte Lightning Complex Near Paradise -- July 8

It was the lull between the storms, as the Paradise Fire blew through dozens of homes near Concow on the morning of July 8.

More than two dozen homes were left in its wake, the most recent destruction in nearly three-week long Butte Lightning Complex of fires. 

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  • Paradise residents heed voluntary evacuation notice
    Paradise residents heed voluntary evacuation notice
  • National Guard copter prepares for another water drop
    National Guard copter prepares for another water drop
  • Mid-afternoon sun through a smoky haze
    Mid-afternoon sun through a smoky haze
  • In the woods near Concow Resevoir
    In the woods near Concow Resevoir
  • LIttle left of camper and garage
    LIttle left of camper and garage
  • Gone in a flash
    Gone in a flash
  • Fire smolders near remnant of wood-burning stove
    Fire smolders near remnant of wood-burning stove
  • Concow fire destruction
    Concow fire destruction
  • More destruction from Butte fire
    More destruction from Butte fire
  • Burned out motorcycle
    Burned out motorcycle
  • Home saved ... vehicle destroyed
    Home saved ... vehicle destroyed