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


Mandatory Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones. Leave now!

  • TEH-060
  • TEH-062
  • TEH-068
  • TEH-070

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones. Be prepared to leave!

  • RDB-058
  • TEH-056