Incident Update Nelson Fire
- Date:
- 08/09/2021
- Time:
- 7:25 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Nelson Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2021-08-09
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Nelson Creek Rd and Summit Lake Rd
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Shasta
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE/ Shasta-Trinity Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 20
- Containment
- 60%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Current Situation:
Overnight firefighters made good progress strengthening and increasing containment lines as well as patrolling and mopping up hot spots. Residents in the area are asked to remain vigilant and watch for fire crews and equipment on roadways.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 3
- Water Tenders
- 2
- Dozers
- 2
- Hand Crews
- 1
- Total Personnel
- 30
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta County Fire Department, United States Forest Service, Burney Fire Protection District, Shasta County Sheriff’s Office |