We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Firefighter Brock Whaley from the Shasta-Trinity Unit. Brock started his career May 5, 2018 as a Firefighter I in SHU.
Please join us in keeping Brock and his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.
Today was another success at the
#WilliamsVMP
.
@CALFIRE_HUU
Copter 102 assisted with firing operations using a helitorch. A helitorch is a firing device effective for igniting prescribed fire over a large area.
Numerous ground and air resources are currently at scene of the
#FawnFire
which is very visible from Interstate 5 and the Fawndale Rd exit.
#CALFIRESHU2021
#ZoggFire
Evacuation Order (update) Mandatory Evacuation from Platina Rd west to Tehama Co. line. Residents evacuate east bound HWY 36 to collection point at Holiday Market on Gas Point Rd Cottonwood
@ShastaSheriff
@211Norcal
@CHP_Northern
WONDER INCIDENT UPDATE
Ground resources will remain on the line overnight to continue to construct and improve control lines. The fire is 80 acres of grass, brush, and timber with 5% containment. Fire resources will remain committed over the next several days.
#ZoggFire
Mandatory Evacuation Orders (update) all areas south of South Fork Rd & Zogg Mine Rd. South along Gas Point corridor including all residents along Gas Point Rd. to Foster Dr.
@ShastaSheriff
@211Norcal
@CHP_Northern
INCIDENT REPORT:
Wonder incident - near Wonderland Blvd. & Ponderosa
The fire has consumed 40 acrea of grass, brush, and timber, burning at a moderate rate of spread.
Numerous ground and air resources at scene with significant additional order of resources.
#LittleFire
at Iron Mountain Rd & Little Bush Ln in Keswick
#ShastaCounty
forward progress has been stopped at 7 acres. Firefighters will be at scene mopping up for several hours
#CALFIRESHU2021
@CALFIRESHU
E2463 firefighters found two orphaned fawns, probably less than one week old, today while working on the
#CreekFire
. The fawns were taken in by the Haven Wild Care Fawn Program for evaluation and care.
#CALFIRE
#SavingLives
#GorgeFire
update. Highway 36 through the fire area is now open to all traffic. Please drive carefully, emergency equipment is still working in the area.
#ReddingAirAttackBase
Broke the old record of 2,670,000 gallons set in 2018 & are currently at 2,863,000. The interagency base has sent over 1,178 loads of retardant to many fires all over the state from various types of air tankers
#CALFIRESHU2021
@ShastaTrinityNF
#RAAB
Crews are battling a 5 acre vegetation fire near Walker Mine Rd. and Flanagan Rd. The fire is spreading at a moderate rate, currently we have 80 personnel on scene with numerous fire engines, bulldozers, fire crews and 1 helicopter.
#Flanagan
incident
#CALFIRESHU2022
Our fuels crew received their new crew carrying vehicle. It is designed with ample storage space for all the equipment needed by the crews.
#CALFIRESHU2021
The
#FawnFire
Public Information Map for 9/27/21 shows which areas of the fire have completed containment. The black portions of the fire line represent the contained portions. As of today, the fire is 50% contained.
@CAL_FIRE
#CALFIRESHU2021
#KennedyFire
is 30 acres. Firefighters are making good progress and there is retardant around the perimeter of fire.Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fire Chief Gerry Gray. Chief Gray passed away in his sleep early Monday July 2nd . At this time his familly and the RFD is grieving this sudden loss. We ask that you respect his families privacy during this difficult time
#RidgeFire
(Update) Fire is 15 acres & forward progress has been stopped. All road closures and evacuations will be lifted at 4:30 p.m. The cause has been determined to be from a vehicle that caught fire and spread to the vegetation.
@ShastaSheriff
@211Norcal
#CALFIRESHU2020
A privately owned ladder truck with a politically messaged banner has been seen in our community. This is not
#CALFIRESHU
or Shasta County Fire Dept. equipment and we do not have any position on these topics.
The Dersch Fire is currently at 50 acres with 5% containment. Thanks to quick actions by multiple agencies working together, forward progress has been stopped. Thank you to our Shasta County Sheriff's Office partners assisting with evacuations and road closures.
We’ve got our newest recruits ready to respond! These Jr. Firefighters know all about fire safety and are by far the best dressed here at the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference.
#reportbackin15years
California’s 2019 Christmas Tree was harvested by
@CalifDGS
from Latour Demonstration State Forest in
#ShastaCounty
today. Tomorrow
@CALFIRE
will transport the tree with an
@CHP_HQ
escort to the State Capitol in Sacramento.
There are currently no large fires in
#ShastaCounty
. There is a lot of concern due to the smoke in the area. It is from several large fires in neighboring counties. For current
2020 Fire Season | Welcome to CAL FIRE
New Incident: Firefighters have stopped forward progress on an 8-acre fire near NoNo Road x Platina Rd in Igo (Shasta County). Crews will be staying on the fire overnight to reinforce control lines and increase containment on the fire.
#PlatinaFire
#CALFIRESHU2022
Today crews successfully increased containment, conducted mop up, and suppression repair.
#FlanaganFire
near Flanagan Road and Beltline Road, west of Shasta Lake City in Shasta county is 88 acres and 85% contained.
#CowFire
off of HWY 44 & South Cow Creek Rd, Southeast of Millville in Shasta County is 761 acres and 50% contained. Updated fire size is due to more accurate mapping.
#CALFIRESHU2021
#FAWNFIRE
Incident Update: 8577 acres and 60% contained September 27, 2021 7 P.M. For the most up-to-date information on Evacuation Orders and Warnings go to:
#CALFIRESHU2021
#ReadyForWildfire
#FAWNFIRE
Residents may access the Damage Assessment Map to see if their home has been damaged or destroyed. Check the status of your address at:
#CALFIRESHU2021
Firefighters from CAL FIRE/Shasta County Fire, Mountain Gate Volunteer Fire Department, and Shasta Lake Fire Protection District are on scene of a 2-3 acre vegetation fire near Old Oregon Trail and Lynn Drive. Forward progress has been stopped.
#CarrFire
Community Meeting for August 2nd at Redding Civic Auditorium will be live-streamed here on Twitter beginning at 4pm. Please tune in and share.
While most are aware of the tireless efforts of firefighters that happen during a fire, many are unaware of the work the continues after the fire activity decreases.
#FawnFire
#CALFIRESHU2021