Butte Fire Update….Now At 100 Acres, Power Outages & Localized Evacuations

Jackson, CA….The Butte Fire is now at officially at 100 acres. There are localized road closures and fire outages have been reported. Up to 7,000 customers are now without electricity due to the fire. Fire is also reportedly heading towards the Electra Power House. At last report there has been some spotting across the river.

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Location: Butte Mountain Road, east of Jackson. Acres Burned – 100 acres Evacuations: Amador Lane, end of Electra and Charamuga Ranch Road Road Closures : Butte Mountain Road, Fire Engines:20, Fire crews: 6, Airtankers: 5, Helicopters: 3 Dozers: 3, Water Tenders: 8