China Fire (Shasta County)

Last Updated: July 31, 2015 8:20 am
Date/Time Started: July 29, 2015 5:55 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit
County: Shasta County
Location: China Gulch, Happy Valley, Southwest of Redding
Acres Burned – Containment: 2 fires for a total of 212 acres – 80% contained
Structures Destroyed: 3 structures destroyed, 2 structures and 1 outbuilding damaged.
Evacuations: All evacuations have been lifted.
Injuries: 2 minor
Cause: Under Investigation
Total Fire Personnel: 120
Total Fire Engines: 20
Total Fire crews: 3
Total Helicopters: 2
Total Dozers: 1
Total Water Tenders: 5
Long/Lat: -122.439939/40.415108
Conditions: Firefighters continued overnight to aggressively fight the fire. Fire crews made great progress last night but are concerned about the weather forecasted for today. Weather continues to be hot and dry with very low moisture recovery at night. Firefighters will the day to gain containment and re- evaluate road closures and evacuations. Damage assessment is ongoing. Please be cautious of fire equipment and personnel when driving in the area.
Phone Numbers (530) 225-2510 (China Fire Information Center)

Firefighters continued overnight to aggressively fight the fire. Fire crews made great progress last night but are concerned about the weather forecasted for today. Weather continues to be hot and dry with very low moisture recovery at night. Firefighters will the day to gain containment and re- evaluate road closures and evacuations. Damage assessment is ongoing. Please be cautious of fire equipment and personnel when driving in the area.