New Wildfire Closes I-5 North of Redding

Smoke from the Delta Fire captured on the Lakehead traffic cam which is located on I-5 north of the Lakehead overcrossing.

Smoke from the Delta Fire captured on the Lakehead traffic cam which is located on I-5 north of the Lakehead overcrossing. [Traffic cam image]

Caltrans announced at 2:40 p.m., “EMERGENCY CLOSURE: Due to wildfire activity, Northbound I-5 is currently closed at Fawndale Road, north of Redding. Southbound I-5 is currently closed at Mott Road, north of Dunsmuir. No current ETO. Motorists should choose an alternate route.”

The US Forest Service posted, “The #DeltaFire is burning near Interstate-5 near the Vollmers Exit north of Lakehead. Please be advised of increased fire traffic if you’re traveling through the area and avoid the area if possible.”

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clearlake fool
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clearlake fool
5 years ago

well that suks , hope it gets under control soon and no houses or businesses burn .
at least there is alternate route around it , but if everyone uses it , it be no fun .
im heading up there next tuesday for camping , hope its open by then

Rileysmomi
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Rileysmomi
5 years ago

I hope not another arsonist! If it is may he or she rot in hell!!!It’s been a terrible summer!!!

Big louie
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Big louie
5 years ago

Bolo dark red Isuzu he set several fires in Mendocino

clearlake fool
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clearlake fool
5 years ago
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after reading that on other story , wonder if its associated with the string of fires outside kelseyville this year ????

Wisefish
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Wisefish
5 years ago

This one is gonna burn for awhile!

George
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George
5 years ago

Oh shit!