Butte County’s Upper Ridge Plan Seeks a Future for Magalia After 2,158 Camp Fire Homes Were Lost

MAGALIA — November 2, 2026. Butte County’s Upper Ridge Community Plan project addresses the future of Magalia and Paradise Pines, where the 2018 Camp Fire destroyed 2,158 homes in the planning area.

What the county wants to address

The plan covers land use, affordable housing, recreation, economic development, evacuation routes, wildfire risk and essential services. It treats Magalia’s rural character and recovery needs as distinct from nearby Paradise.

Residents’ ideas matter in a planning process

Butte County says it is working with current and former residents, landowners and businesses to identify priorities. A community vision document is not itself a building permit or guarantee of grant funding.

Where to participate

Property owners should consult the county Planning Division for updated drafts and meeting notices. Fire safety, evacuation readiness and rebuilding infrastructure remain priorities independent of any particular proposed subdivision.

Sources

Butte County — Upper Ridge Community Plan.

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