Incident Update Nelson Fire
- Date:
- 08/08/2021
- Time:
- 7:14 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Nelson Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2021-08-07
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Nelson Creek Rd and Summit Lake Rd
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Shasta
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE/ Shasta-Trinity Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 20
- Containment
- 50%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Current Situation:
The fire is burning in brush and timber at a slow rate of spread which is allowing firefighters to make good progress. Limited visibility due to smoky conditions is providing a challenge aircraft.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 5
- Water Tenders
- 3
- Dozers
- 2
- Hand Crews
- 4
- Total Personnel
- 60
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta County Fire Department, United States Forest Service, Burney Fire Protection District, Shasta County Sheriff’s Office |