The Pentz fire, which burned in lower Paradise and prompted an evacuation notice for some Butte County residents on June 26, has been fully contained at 31 acres, Cal Fire's Butte Unit announced. Crews remained at the scene to mop up final hot spots. The final size of the fire was 31 acres.
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Pentz Fire in Lower Paradise Reaches Full Containment
The Pentz fire in Butte County has been fully contained at 31 acres, according to Cal Fire's Butte Unit. The fire prompted an evacuation notice for some residents on June 26.
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Key Details
- Location: Lower Paradise, Butte County
- Date/time: June 26, 2026 (evacuation notice), June 27, 2026 (containment announcement)
- Agencies involved: Cal Fire's Butte Unit
- Status: Full containment at 31 acres
- Public impact: Evacuation notice issued for some residents
Timeline
- Evacuation notice issued for some residents due to the Pentz fire
- Cal Fire's Butte Unit announces the fire has been fully contained at 31 acres
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