Chico Park Fire Prevention Crew | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Chico’s Park Division and Butte College are teaming up for a major wildfire prevention push in Upper Bidwell Park, using controlled burns and brush clearing to create vital fuel breaks—essentially fire lanes—that slow flames and give firefighters safer access. Trainees from Butte’s Utility Line Clearance Arborist program are gaining hands-on experience while helping protect the community. This collaborative effort is part of a larger plan to make the area more resilient, with work ongoing through September 4th. Visitors are urged to stay clear of zones and follow posted signs as crews work to…