Incident Update Deer Fire
- Date:
- 07/04/2024
- Time:
- 3:19 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Deer Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-07-04
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Deer Valley Road, Red Bluff
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Tehama
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 25
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The Deer Fire has quickly grown to 25 acres of burning grass and oak woodland and is currently 0% contained. It is progressing at a moderate rate.
The temperature in the area is 106 degrees with 14% relative humidity, and winds are blowing from the ESE at 4 mph with gusts up to 10 mph.
The fire poses a threat to structures and powerlines, including 230kV and 500kV transmission lines.
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for several zones, with additional evacuation warnings in place. Road closures are in effect.
Short-range spotting has been observed, and there has been a significant increase in air and ground firefighting resources.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders and Warnings