Butte County Sheriff

Our COO, Nick Russell, joined @ButteSheriff Kory Honea on his podcast to talk about Watch Duty’s operations and how we partner with law enforcement and emergency managers. youtu.be/SXgXXK4D69c Behind the app is a 300-person operation working around the clock because every second counts when wildfire threatens your community. Sheriff Honea knows better than most the urgency of fast-moving fires, and we’re honored not only to learn from him, but also to call him a friend and partner.

This includes the area from Old Forbestown Road and Cemetery Lane, east to the Forbestown Store. This will include all residences located on School Street and Cloverleaf Lane. Thank you.

FORBESTOWN FIRE EVACUATION UPDATE 9.2.25 8:35 p.m. The Butte County Sheriff’s office is LIFTING the Evacuation Order for the southern portion of Zone BUT-FORB-682.

For more information, to include a map of the area, please visit buttecounty.net/sheriff. You can also call 833-512-5378.

FORBESTOWN FIRE EVACUATION ORDER 9.2.25 8:05 p.m. The Butte County Sheriff’s office is issuing an EVACUATION ORDER due to FIRE. The EVACUATION ORDER is for the southern portion of Zone BUT-FORB-682.

This includes the area from Old Forbestown Road and Cemetery Lane, east to the Forbestown Store. This will include all residences located on School Street and Cloverleaf Lane. LEAVE NOW. Please do not call 911 for info.

Hawk Fire EVACUATION UPDATE 6.24.25 3:15 p.m. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is LIFTING the EVACUATION WARNING in the community of Feather Falls, near Blackhawk Trail and Craig Access Rd, in Zone 665.

For more information, visit buttecounty.net/sheriff, or call 833-512-5378.

Hawk Fire EVACUATION WARNING 6.24.25 1:12 p.m. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION WARNING due to a wildfire in the community of Feather Falls near Blackhawk Trail and Craig Access, in zone 665. Prepare to evacuate.

Units are at scene of a 1.5-acre vegetation fire off Black Hawk Trail in the Feather Falls Area. #HawkFire

CAL FIRE/Butte County resources will be continuing the Thermalito Grasslands Prescribed Burn tomorrow. See News Release for details.

Prepping for today's #CamelotRx Prescribed Burn. Good briefing for the crews, and we will be conducting a test burn shortly. Off Clark Road/Hwy 171 south of Butte College. Smoke will be visible in the area throughout the day. This is a control burn. Please do not call 9-1-1.

REMINDER. CAL FIRE/Butte County will start burning grasslands around Thermalito tomorrow. This series of prescribed fire may take several days to complete based on conditions. See map for specific locations. PLEASE DO NOT CALL 911 TO REPORT OR INQUIRE ABOUT THE SMOKE IN THE AREA.

MEDIA RELEASE: MAN ARRESTED AFTER ESCAPING BCSO CUSTODY bcso.citizenrims.com/press-releases

MEDIA RELEASE: DEATH INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING ATTEMPTED ARREST OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT bcso.citizenrims.com/press-releases

Burn Permits will be required in Butte County beginning next Thursday, May 1. See the news release for details.

Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility will be closed on April 20th for Easter. The facility continues to experience extended wait times due to debris removal efforts, so be sure to check the traffic camera before visiting. http://20.55.51.191/webcams/NRRWF/NRF_public.html.

MEDIA RELEASE: OROVILLE RESIDENT ARRESTED DURING MURDER INVESTIGATION tinyurl.com/2ba8k67f

MEDIA RELEASE: CONCOW RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR SEXUALLY ABUSING A MINOR VICTIM tinyurl.com/2ba8k67f

With wet roads in the forecast this week, let’s all be a little extra mindful. Slow down, keep some space between you and the car ahead, and make sure your tires are in good shape. A little extra caution goes a long way in keeping everyone safe. Stay safe out there!