District Fire near South East Oroville reaches 75% containment
A wildfire, named the District Fire, prompted evacuation orders and warnings for parts of Butte County in South East Oroville on the Fourth of July.
Cal Fire says the wildfire was first reported a little before 1 p.m. Friday off of District Center Drive in the Palermo area. It has grown to around 44 acres and was 75% contained as of 7:50 a.m. Saturday, according to Cal Fire's website.
The Butte County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation warnings and orders, but those have since been lifted.
Fire crews said structures were in the area and they were working to protect them.
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