China Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 212 Acres
  • 1 County: Shasta
Last Updated
08/01/2015 7:00 PM
Date Started
07/29/2015 5:55 PM
Date Contained
08/01/2015 7:00 PM
Location Information
China Gulch, Happy Valley, Southwest of Redding
Latitude / Longitude
[40.415108,-122.439939]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 120
    Personnel
  • 2
    Helicopters
  • 20
    Engines
  • 1
    Dozers
  • 5
    Water Tenders
  • 3
    Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Status Update

Situation Summary

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.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 1
    Structures Damaged
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 5
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 2
    Injuries
    Confirmed Fire Personnel and Civilian Injuries

Contact Information

China Fire Information Center
(530) 225-2510

Agency Information

CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit