Incident Update Shoe Fire

Date:
10/18/2024
Time:
12:58 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Shoe Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-10-09
Incident Status
Active
Location
Fenders Ferry Road near Madrone Campground, Southwest of Big Bend
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Human
Counties
Shasta
Administration Unit
Shasta Trinity National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
2,998
Containment
7%
Structures Threatened
10
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

A red flag warning is currently in effect today until Saturday afternoon. Ground crews have been engaged in reinforcing existing containment lines through use of dozers and hand crews. Overall fire conditions have shown improvement; overnight infrared readings have shown less heat and minimal growth from the previous day.

Additional resources continue to arrive to provide further support. Structural assessment teams are actively evaluating risks to residential properties along the Fenders Ferry corridor.

A mobile retardant base has been established in Big Bend. These mobile retardant bases function as portable facilities that mix and store fire retardant, thereby enhancing aerial firefighting operations if needed.

WEATHER: Strong north to northeast winds will continue to bring gusty winds today through Saturday morning. Strong winds are expected this morning with wind gusts reaching up to 40mph. Downslope winds will have a stronger drying effect on surrounding fuels causing a faster drop in humidity levels.


For the latest on this fire visit: Cashf Shoe Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Road Closures

Hard Closures

  • Fenders Ferry Road at Pit River 7 Bridge: West-Bound Fenders Ferry Road (Also known as 34N17 - Forest Service Road 27) at the Pit River Bridge/Pit 7
  • Ferry Road is closed at McCloud Bridge: East-Bound Fenders Ferry Road at the McCloud River Bridge

Evacuation Orders

There is an evacuation order for the following zones:

  • LKH-1448-B

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
17
Water Tenders
3
Dozers
7
Hand Crews
8
Other
6
Total Personnel
1333