Incident Update Root Fire

Date:
09/02/2025
Time:
11:14 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Root Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-09-01
Incident Status
Active
Location
Forest Rd 25 and Castle Creek Rd, 3 miles West of Castella
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Shasta
Administration Unit
Shasta Trinity National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
669
Containment
30%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation Orders have be issued for the following zones: 

  • CST-1070-B

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones: 

  • SIS-6200
  • SIS-6203
  • SIS-6301