Incident Update Lower Fire

Date:
08/11/2024
Time:
2:39 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Lower Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-08-10
Incident Status
Active
Location
Lower Springs road and Eureka Way, Shasta
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Shasta
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
110
Containment
35%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters have been working tirelessly through the night to increase containment on the Lower Fire. Threat to structures has been mitigated and Multiple resources will continue to work throughout the day to contain the fire. 

Road Closures

Iron Mountain Road at Bakers Hill Road. 

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Warnings

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

  • KES-2760
  • KES-2770
  • KES-2780
  • KES-2790
  • SHS-2800
  • SHS-2820
  • SHS-2830
  • SHS-2850
  • SHS-2870
  • SHS-6520
  • SHS-6530-A
  • SHS-6530-B
  • SHS-6540-A
  • SHS-6540-B

Evacuation Shelter

Central Valley High School. 4066 La Mesa Avenue in the City of Shasta Lake. per Shasta County Sheriff's Office. 

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
10
Water Tenders
5
Hand Crews
6
Total Personnel
77