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Attention Butte-Glenn commuters, Ord Ferry Road (AKA the dips) is closed 2/25 due to flooding. We expect it to remain closed through tomorrow. Do NOT attempt to cross the dips. The river is rising. Photos taken at Irvine Finch in Hamilton City just now. River is fast and high

COLD overnight/morning low temperatures are forecast on Friday and Saturday mornings, with lows in the single digits in the mountains, and 20s-low 30s in the Valley and foothills. Plan ahead for the cold temperatures! #CAwx

Please avoid unnecessary travel during inclement weather and be prepared for long stops.

TRAFFIC ALERT: State Route 70 is currently 🔴CLOSED🔴, from the Greenville Wye to Jarbo Gap due to a HAZMAT incident just south of Rock Creek Dam. There is no estimated time on when the roadway will be reopened. Always #KnowBeforeYouGo at QuickMap.dot.ca.gov

ROAD CLOSURE! HWY 70! Highway 70 is closed at Jarbo Gap to Highway 89 for a Semi Rollover crash. Unknown time frame for reopening at this time. Avoid the area! All traffic will be turned around.

Glenn County Roads closed due to flooding 2/11 2100 hours: County Road FF from Road 200 to Road 8 County Road G from Road 200 to Road 9 County Road 25 from Road F to H County Road 99W from Road 39 to 48 County Road 48 from Road KK to 47 County Road 45 from Road J to 99W

On International Women in Science Day, we’re recognizing the women whose expertise helps guide decisions that protect our communities and natural resources. As part of CAL FIRE’s Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP), Mahsa Khodaee helps assess the condition of California’s forests and rangelands—using data and analysis to support informed land management and wildfire resilience statewide. Learn more about careers with CAL FIRE at JoinCALFIRE.com. #CALFIRE #WomenInScience #InternationalWomenInScienceDay #STEMCareers #PublicService

A Wind Advisory is in effect from 10 PM tonight through 4 AM Sunday for the northern/central Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills. Gusts up to 35-45 MPH are expected, with the strongest winds generally from Chico northward. Plan ahead for the gusty conditions! #cawx

Sand and sandbags are available! Find locations on the flyer or visit bit.ly/ButtePrepares

Glenn Emergency Alert System is back online and now provided by Rave/Smart911. All residents in CodeRED were moved to the new system. New registration can be done online at countyofglenn.net/OES select Glenn Alerts ⚠️ or scan QR code.

Holiday storms will bring heavy rain to Glenn County, forecasted at 4 to 6 inches. Sandbag filling locations open for the season in Orland, Willows, and Hamilton City. New Turn Around, Don't Drown signs installed on 3 county roads. Pictured is County Road 99W which floods quickly

Please sign up for emergency notifications through the Butte County Sheriff's Office. Emergencies happen fast! Take the time to register now so you and your family can remain informed and safe in the event of a local emergency. buttecounty.net/sheriff

To the citizens of Butte County: your courage, unity, and resilience during the Camp Fire inspired every one of us. You showed the world what strength looks like. 📷📷 We stood with you then. We stand with you now. And we’ll always be proud to serve this incredible community. 📷

Don't forget to change your clocks tonight, falling back one hour. Take a few minutes to change the batteries in your flashlights and smoke alarms and rotate any food or water stocks. This will help prepare you for storm related power outages or holiday fire hazards.

Firefighters have stopped the spread of a vegetation fire in an orchard in Chico on Kennedy Avenue. Mapped at 1.7 acres. Crews will remain at scene for the next hour mopping up and strengthening containment lines. #KennedyFire

⚡ Over 110,000 lightning strikes during the month of August sparked 534 lightning-caused wildfires—yet only 5 (1%) grew beyond 10 acres. CAL FIRE continues to meet its goal of containing 95% of fires to 10 acres or less. We are currently seeing increased fire activity due to the lightning activity seen over the last few days, and conditions remain critical. Please stay prepared, stay aware, and have a plan in case a wildfire threatens your community. Our crews continue to work tirelessly across the state to protect the communities we serve. #Lightning #CALFIRE #ReadyForWildfire #SetGo

8/26 Evening Update : CAL FIRE/Butte County fire personnel have responded to a total of TEN lightning fires since midnight. The largest fire grew to 10 acres, in the area of Wilbur road and Nelson, before an engine company and bulldozer made access and fully extinguished.

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Heat Advisory in Effect 🌡️ Starting today, much of California is under a heat advisory with temperatures reaching dangerous levels. Here’s how to stay safe during this heat event: ✅ Stay hydrated—drink water often, even if you don’t feel thirsty ✅ Limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day ✅ Find air-conditioned spaces to cool down when possible. ✅ Never leave children, seniors, or pets inside a parked vehicle, even for a short time ✅ Check in on neighbors, friends, and family who may be more vulnerable to heat-related illness Heat also means higher fire danger. Remember to: 🔥 Avoid mowing dry grass or using outdoor equipment that can spark a fire 🔥 Properly secure tow chains and avoid parking on dry vegetation 🔥 Dispose of cigarettes responsibly Learn more about the forecasted heat impact in your community at: bit.ly/CalHeatMap Together, we can reduce risks during extreme heat. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay fire safe, California. #HeatWave #CALFIRE #StayCoolCA #Safety

See critical message from Fire Chief Sjolund and Sheriff Honea. Wildfires move fast and unpredictably. Now is the time to prepare— 📷 Have a plan 📷 Pack a go-bag 📷 Know at least two evacuation routes from your home Don’t wait for smoke or flames to appear. Evacuate early!