SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Cal Fire continues to fight a Northern California wildfire that saw both minimal growth and minimal containment overnight.
The Salt Fire broke out Wednesday, June 30, near the Lakehead-Lakeshore community of unincorporated Shasta County, north of the city of Redding. The fire is currently 25% contained after burning 12,546 acres near the Salt creek exit south of Lakehead, Calif. There are over 1,400 people are working on containing the fire.
Crews are planning to catch spot fires while holding and reinforcing containment lines.
"Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place for communities near the fire. The fire is very visible from Interstate 5 and travelers are advised to drive extra cautiously with firefighter and aircraft operations in the area," the latest incident report says.
Accounts to follow:
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WILDFIRE PREPS
According to Cal Fire, 2020 was one of the most severe fire seasons on record as 9,917 wildfires burned 4.2 million acres. Over 9,000 structures were destroyed, and 31 people (civilians and firefighters) were killed.
California also experienced its first "Gigafire" because of the August Complex Fire, burning over 1 million acres by itself. Four of California's top five largest wildfires in state history happened in 2020.
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and know your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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