Evacuations Still in Place for Mountain Fire Near Redding

As the sun rises on a smokey landscape this morning, thousands of residents who fled their homes in the Dry Creek Road area northeast of Redding can be hopeful they might soon return (though all evacuation orders are still in place.) The Mountain Fire which reached 600 acres is now 40% contained.

Cal Fire states, “Firefighters made good progress overnight preventing additional growth to the fire and increasing containment line. The north side of the fire presents the biggest challenge due to the possibility of increased south winds and steep, rugged terrain. Damage assessment is ongoing.”

However, they do know that seven structures were destroyed and one damaged during yesterday’s frightening growth which started about 11 a.m. But a quick response, and unrelenting push back has minimized the destruction.

Map of the Mountain Fire from Cal Fire [Click to download a PDF for more detailed viewing]

Two people received minor injuries in the incident though details aren’t yet available.

Although temperatures are expected to rise into the 90’s, humidity is relatively high for the region and winds are light which should make the firefighters’ job easier.

As Cal Fire updates, information can be found here.

Earlier Chapter: Evacuations Underway as Fast-Growing Fire Threatens Structures Northeast of Redding

Note: This story has been updated to reflect Cal Fire’s information as of 8:50 a.m.