Junes Fire in Butte County prompts immediate evacuation orders

Veronica Catlin
·1 min read

(FOX40.COM) — A wildfire in Northern California has prompted immediate evacuation orders, according to Cal Fire.

At around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Cal Fire reported that a fire was spreading near Four Junes Way and Palermo Honcut Highway, south of Palermo in Butte County. As of 7:27 p.m., the fire has burned through 1,056 acres and at least two structures.

Containment is at 10%, Cal Fire added.

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The evacuation order, which means there’s an impending danger to life or property, is in effect for zones BUT-HON-905, BUT-HON-906, and BUT-HON-907-A. An evacuation warning is currently in effect for zones BUT-BR-922, BUT-BR-924, BUT-BR-925. Click or tap here for information on your zone.

Officials said the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

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