Firefighters continued working to contain the Dudley Fire in Paradise after the blaze was mapped at 5.85 acres, according to Cal Fire/Butte County. Officials said crews had completed fire lines around the entire perimeter and were working to locate and extinguish hot spots. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.
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Dudley Fire Containment Achieved Overnight
The Dudley Fire in Butte County was mapped at 5.85 acres and fully contained overnight, according to Cal Fire/Butte County.
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Key Details
- Location: Butte County
- Date/time: July 16-17, 2026
- Agencies involved: Cal Fire/Butte County
- Status: Fully contained overnight
- Public impact: Evacuation orders issued before containment
Cal Fire/Butte County
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