SHASTA COUNTY, Calif — Click here for the latest story on the Zogg Fire.
3:30 p.m. update:
Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for several counties impacted by wildfires, include Shasta County as it relates to the Zogg Fire. Similarly, the county received a Fire Management Assistance Grant [FMAG] from the Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA]. These two declarations open the way for all types of funding when it comes to firefighting.
1:30 p.m. update:
The Zogg Fire is producing a significant amount of smoke, adding to the already unhealthy air quality created by numerous wildfires burning in Northern California.
After days of 'good' air quality in Redding, forecasts suggest Tuesday and Wednesday the air quality will creep up to 'moderate,' where sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion.
This photo shows the incredible amount of smoke blanketing the Shasta-Trinity National Forest where the Zogg Fire continues to blaze.
11 a.m. update:
Cal Fire officials held a press conference on the latest information for the Zogg Fire.
Operations Section Chief Chris Waters broke down the behavior of the fire, saying that crews were concentrating on areas south of Whiskeytown Lake near Mule Mountain and building control line in areas near Clear Creek. Waters said there is a chance the fire could cross Clear Creek, and that the area is difficult to access with aircraft.
South of Igo is looking good toward Highway 36, Waters said. However, the fire has crossed Cottonwood Creek and crews are still working to contain that area. The fire is also moving "quite actively" on the west side toward Rainbow Lake.
Top priorities for fire crews today include areas in Tehama County, says Incident Commander Sean Kavanaugh. He said the weather outlook is positive, though, as winds have subsided.
“We’re starting to get a foothold though," Kavanaugh said. "We’re starting to get the resources in. That's important, and we'll see how we do the rest of the week.”
Original story
The Zogg Fire grew roughly 10,000 acres overnight as flames continued to spread in the Shasta County area.
The fire now sites at just over 40,000 acres burned, with zero containment.
Officials confirmed on Monday that three people have been killed from the fire, while at least 1,250 have been forced from their homes due to evacuations. At least 1,538 structures are threatened by the fire, while 146 have already been destroyed.
Cal Fire says "light winds, high temperatures, low humidities and a lack of resources will continue to challenge firefighters today," in its morning incident update on the situation. "Firefighters will continue to focus on structure defense and increasing containment lines."
Several evacuation orders have been issued. A temporary evacuation point has been set up at Holiday Market at 3315 Placer St., Redding.
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Several roads in Shashta County are temporarily closed because of the fire.
WILDFIRE PREPS
According to Cal Fire, in 2019, California wildfires burned just under 260,000 acres from 7,860 incidents. Over 700 structures were damaged or destroyed and three people were killed. This followed two years of some of the “deadliest and most destructive wildfires” in California history.
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 to best prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.