Shoe Fire now more than 1,300 acres
Shoe Fire now more than 1,300 acres
In an email Acting Public Affairs Officer for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Kimberly Hill, told NSPR the latest estimates for the Shoe Fire show the blaze is now 1,371 acres with 0% containment.
Hill said that a team of more than 25 engines, six dozers, and 15 crews will arrive to help with fire suppression. The fire is still moving North.
Weather conditions are expected to moderate over the next few days, but it’s uncertain what impact this could have on the fire. Hill said said nine structures, including six homes, are currently threatened.
One evacuation zone remains under an evacuation order. The U.S. Forest Service said in a recent update that it does not expect additional evacuations at this time. Residents should still be on alert.
For further updates follow the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on Facebook or the incident on InciWeb.
Shoe Fire now 400 acres
The Shoe Fire burning in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest is 400 acres according to the latest update from Cal Fire.
They report that resources are on the scene near the Madrone Campground near Shasta Lake.
A full wildland and aircraft response has been deployed, including 8 engines, 2 crews 4 helicopters, 2 water tenders, multiple air tankers and 1 dozer.
The public is advised to stay out of the area as this is an active and ongoing incident.
For further updates follow the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on Facebook or the incident on InciWeb.
U.S. Forest Service adjusts size of Shoe Fire to 200 acres
In an email Acting Public Affairs Officer for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Kimberly Hill, told NSPR that the fire was initially estimated to be 300 acres, but that figure has been changed due to updated fire mapping.
She did not have information about the weather on the incident nor the direction of fire’s spread.
One zone remains under an evacuation order in the Lakehead area.
Hill called the Shoe Fire an ongoing active incident and said the forest service is continuing to provide updates.
For further updates follow the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on Facebook or the incident on InciWeb.
Evacuation order issued for zone near Lakehead area due to Shoe Fire
An evacuation order has been issued for an evacuation zone in the Lakehead area due to the Shoe Fire burning in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued an evacuation order for zone LKH-1448-B.
Anyone in this evacuation zone is being asked to leave immediately due to threat to life. Officials say this is a lawful order and to leave now.
If you’re just catching up
The Shoe Fire started this afternoon. It’s located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Madrone Campground. The fire is 300 acres in size.
According to the forest service no injuries have been reported and one structure is threatened.
NSPR is monitoring the situation. Find updates here or tune in to the station.
Shoe Fire burning in Shasta-Trinity National Forest now 300 acres
Firefighters are at the scene of a fire burning in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest that started this afternoon.
The U.S. Forest Service reports that the Shoe Fire is 300 acres in size. It’s located near Madrone Campground on Shasta Lake.
There are some reports that the fire is moving at a rapid rate of spread, but Kimberly Hill, acting public affairs officer for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, told NSPR that the fire is moving at a moderate rate.
“We have 8 engines that are on scene, two crews, two water tenders, multiple air tankers, one dozer and four helicopters,” Hill said. “We have three crews that are on order.”
Hill said the forest service and Cal Fire are at the scene and have a full attack going against the fire.
“We’re working to put it out as quickly as possible and suppress the fire as safely as possible,” Hill said.
One structure is threatened and no injuries have been reported. Officials are asking people to stay out of the area.
NSPR is monitoring the situation. Find updates here or tune in to the station.