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Paradise California
2008 fires
In June 2008, a wildfire, named the "Humboldt Fire" for its point of origin, swept over 22,800 acres (9,200 ha) of land between Chico and Paradise. As many as 9300 people were forced to evacuate southwestern Paradise until the fire could be brought under control.[14]
In July 2008, a fire called the Camp Fire burned on the northern side of Paradise in the canyon where the Feather River is located. Again, thousands were evacuated from their homes, but the fire failed to cross the river.[15] It was part of a larger complex of fires called the Butte Lightning Complex or BTU Complex,[16] which also included the Belden and Pit fires.[17] The fire was, of course, a separate fire from the 2018 fire of the same name.
2018 fire
Much of the town was destroyed by the Camp Fire on November 8, 2018. Scott McLean, a California Fire Captain, said, "We're talking devastated ... The town center is completely on the ground. The south side as well as the north side has been hit very hard as well." [18]The town had been ordered to evacuate, but the speed of the fire did not allow for ample time.[19] 23 people were found dead across the town, many others were displaced, and most buildings were destroyed.[20] As of November 10, over 100 people were missing.[21] It is now considered the most destructive fire in California history.[22] (Wikipedia)