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Swedes Fire Update

Posted: Aug. 20, 2013 11:13 AM PST

CALFIRE continues to make good progress on The Swedes Fire in Butte County southeast of Oroville. Public Information Officer Lynne Tolmachoff says the fire is now 75% contained and evacuations have been lifted.
Click here to listen to Information Officer Lynne Tolmachoff

Over 1400 personnel including hand crews, engines, water tenders and air resources remain on the fire. CALFIRE is keeping an eye on the weather as lightning strikes and gusty winds could cause additional issues.

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