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Gunnison Fire 100% contained after burning almost 550 acres north of Chico

The Gunnison Fire that burned in a rural area north of Chico is now 100% contained, according to CAL FIRE.

The blaze burned 549 acres of vegetation, CAL FIRE announced just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday. The Gunnison Fire started just before 1:45 p.m. Saturday.


The blaze threatened several homes, causing evacuation orders to be issued, but no homes were damaged or destroyed. The orders were lifted Saturday evening. Three outbuildings were destroyed and two outbuildings were damaged by the fire.

Air tankers, helicopters and ground resources responded to the blaze.

Officials are investigating the cause of the blaze, which began under Red Flag Warning conditions.