Incident Update Lower Fire

Date:
08/13/2024
Time:
12:33 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Lower Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-08-10
Incident Status
Active
Location
Lower Springs road and Eureka Way, Shasta
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Shasta
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
110
Containment
85%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters increased containment on the Lower Fire overnight. All road closures have been lifted. Please use caution when traveling in the area due to emergency vehicles working. Stay tuned Shasta County Sheriff's Office for updates.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
10
Water Tenders
5
Hand Crews
6
Total Personnel
77