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Fire Evacuation Order for Ruth was lifted at 9 am Sept 26th (today.) The fire is still burning near the town of Ruth in the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests. Facts: The Ruth Fire is currently at 1,515 acres and spreading very slowly due to the rain we had yesterday morning. It has “spread over South Fork Mountain ridgeline…”
Read moreInformation Released From the US Forest Service: Acres Burned: Estimated at 1,515 acres Cause: Under Investigation Percent Contained: 50% Date Started: September 23, 2011 Total Personnel: 883 Aircraft: 6 Helicopters The Fire Evacuation Order will be lifted effective tomorrow morning, Monday, September 26, at 9:00 a.m. Current Fire Situation: The Ruth Fire is burning on the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity
Read more“Sandy called me from the lookout. She was on duty.” Peggy Phillips recalled how she first heard of the fire that forced her and her husband from their home. “I noticed the smoke coming over our house and I went up the mountain to see around.” She called her friend again and was concerned for her because Sandy said, “It’s
Read moreThe Ruth Fire is at 1300 acres and only 20% contained as of quarter to nine this Saturday morning. Reports of power and telephone lines being down and structures being burnt. This is not a Calfire blaze. It is being handled by the US Forest Service. I will update as I can find information. UPDATE 12:20 am 9/25: The latest
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