Incident Update Veterans Fire
- Date:
- 06/28/2024
- Time:
- 7:45 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Veterans Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-06-28
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Gas Point Road and Small Farms Drive
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Shasta
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 85
- Containment
- 65%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The cause of the Veterans Fire has been identified as mechanical issues from a vehicle. Throughout the night, crews have been working diligently to increase containment. Significant progress has been made in mitigating threats to structures and powerlines in the area. As a result, all evacuation warnings have been lifted, indicating a reduced risk to nearby communities. Today, fire resources will continue to strengthen control lines around the fire perimeter and conduct mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots. Please use caution while traveling, as emergency personnel are still working in the area.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
All Evacuation Warnings have been lifted
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 8
- Water Tenders
- 3
- Hand Crews
- 4
- Total Personnel
- 100