One unidentified man who goes by the social name “AmericasTopRifle”, shares his thoughts regarding his Butte Fire experience and gives a few personal tips from lessons that he learned.

A CalFire crew performs a “firing operation” on Fricot City Road while fighting the Butte Fire.

This video by Matthew Henderson, shows three quick methods of starting backfires.

Matthew Henderson shot this footage of the Butte Fire. He said, “As a wildfire photographer, I’ve learned that things can go to hell, literally, very quickly. This was one of those times that made my spidey senses tingle… time to go when the very large tree bursts into flames.”

This Calaveras Community TV view showcases the number of aircraft being used to battle just one section of the Butte Fire.

This raw video taken during the devastating Butte Fire, reminds all of us the importance of retaining clearance space around your house.

Home video view of the Butte Fire from San Andreas, CA on September 11th.

This home video of the Butte Fire was taken from Sawyer Road in West Point at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10th.

Home video footage taken on Friday September 11th, looking east from the Calaveras Airport. The airport is located above Highway 49 between San Andreas and Angels Camp.

Home video filmed in Amador County looking south at the Butte Fire. The person filming refers to their home being in the nearby area of the fire. This was uploaded on Friday September 11th.

Brian Hickey of Sacramento’s KCRA 3 Television and his crew posted this video on a social media page.

They were driving on Highway 26 near Mokelumne Hill on Thursday September 10th. This was highly dangerous to drive into these conditions. The quality of this video is not very good however, the devastation shown (as it is happening) along this brief stretch of highway is difficult to comprehend.