OROVILLE, Calif. - Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Thompson Fire, which devastated the Oroville area. The fire burned more than 3,700 acres and was contained on July 8, 2024, six days ...

Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey is reminding the public of the legal consequences associated with the possession ...

Three people were arrested after the Butte County Sheriff’s Office busted an alleged illegal cannabis grow at the 7000 block ...

The PG&E Blackhawk helicopter was instrumental in tackling multiple fires last year in Butte County, including being the ...

PJ Helicopters’ UH-60 Blackhawk was the shining centerpiece at the Chico Airport on Thursday and Cal Fire-Butte County and PG&E joined together to formally announce that the ...

In preparation for this year's July 4th festivities, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey has reminded the public about ...

Oroville man allegedly threw firework out of car window, starting destructive Thompson fire A water-dropping helicopter helps in the battle against the Thompson fire on July 2 in Oroville, Calif.

BUTTE VALLEY, Calif. — An Oroville man has been charged with arson after allegedly causing Butte County's destructive Thompson Fire by throwing a lit firework out of his car window in July.

The Oroville Dam spillway is surrounded by charred land Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 from the Thompson Fire in Oroville, California. (Jake Hutchison/Enterprise-Record) ...

Flames engulf a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.

A helicopter drops water on the Thompson Fire as it burns above Lake Oroville in Oroville, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) ...

Flames are seen on the shores of Lake Oroville from the Thompson Fire on Tuesday, June 2, 2024. The 3,000-acre wildfire has prompted evacuations of roughly 13,000 residents in Butte County.