![]() On June 16, 2020, the utility pleaded guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter. On December 6, 2019, the utility made a settlement offer of $13.5 billion for the wildfire victims the offer covered several devastating fires caused by the utility, including the Camp Fire. The same month, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the utility company responsible for the faulty power line, filed for bankruptcy, citing expected wildfire liabilities of $30 billion. The Camp Fire also cost over $150 million in fire suppression costs, bringing the total cost of the fire to $16.65 billion. By January 2019, the total damage was estimated at $16.5 billion one-quarter of the damage, $4 billion, was not insured. The towns of Magalia and Butte Creek Canyon were also largely destroyed. The towns of Paradise and Concow were almost completely destroyed, each losing about 95% of their structures. It covered an area of 153,336 acres (620.5 km 2 239.6 sq mi), and destroyed more than 18,000 structures, with most of the destruction occurring within the first four hours. The Camp Fire caused at least 85 civilian fatalities, with one person still missing as of August 2, 2019, and injured 12 civilians and five firefighters. With the arrival of the first winter rainstorm of the season, the fire reached 100 percent containment after seventeen days on November 25. Drought was a factor: Paradise, which typically sees five inches of autumn rain by November 12, had only received one-seventh of an inch by that date in 2018. After exhibiting extreme fire spread, fireline intensity, and spotting behaviors through the rural community of Concow, an urban firestorm formed in the foothill town of Paradise. Ignited by a faulty electric transmission line, the fire originated above several communities and an east wind drove the fire downhill through developed areas. Named after Camp Creek Road, its place of origin, the fire started on Thursday, November 8, 2018, in Northern California's Butte County. If you leave before or during this alert, it’s called a voluntary evacuation.Įvacuation Rescinded: The threat to life and safety has passed.The Camp Fire was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California's history, and the most expensive natural disaster in the world in 2018 in terms of insured losses. Gather your grab-and-go bags and ensure your vehicle has fuel. ![]() You are encouraged to register all family members at the nearest reception centre so emergency responders know you are safe.Įvacuation Alert: Be ready to leave on short notice. If your job has been impacted by wildfires: call Service Canada at 1 8 or apply for Employment Insurance online.įor more information on how to prepare for wildfires, visit PreparedBC.Įvacuation Order: You are at risk.Find your regional DriveBC Twitter account.Latest travel and highway updates: DriveBC.Latest wildfire information and provincial fire bans: BC Wildfire Service.Learn about the emergency response plan for your area by contacting your Local Authority or First Nation. Wildfires move fast, so develop a household plan, put together your grab-and-go bag and connect with your neighbours. Refer to the Evacuation Alert for information specific to your community.Review your emergency plan and stock your grab-and-go-bag.If you are in the area under Evacuation Alert, be ready to leave on short notice.Monitor local information channels on the web, social media, radio and TV.Refer to the Evacuation Order for information specific to your community. ![]()
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