Incident Update Nelson Fire

Date:
08/09/2021
Time:
7:25 AM

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
60%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Current Situation:

Overnight firefighters made good progress strengthening and increasing containment lines as well as patrolling and mopping up hot spots. Residents in the area are asked to remain vigilant and watch for fire crews and equipment on roadways.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
3
Water Tenders
2
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
1
Total Personnel
30

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Shasta County Fire Department, United States Forest Service, Burney Fire Protection District, Shasta County Sheriff’s Office