(Butte County, CA) — An evacuation order has been issued in Butte County due to a fire threatening structures in Palermo. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office initially asked residents in the area of Crestmont Court in Zone 887 to evacuate immediately.

Later, at 4:45 p.m., evacuation was required for all of Zone 887. Cal Fire reports the fire, affecting areas like Railbridge, Crestmont, and Apache Hill, spans over 70 acres.