Winds are predicted to be light and variable, gusting to 7 mph in the afternoon.Ī Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered and is expected to in brief this evening with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Weather today is expected to be hot and dry, with temperatures approaching triple digits and very poor overnight fuel recoveries. The northern and western edges held well overnight, and crews will work on mop up today to ensure containment. They will also look for opportunities to suppress the fire directly on its active edge on the east. An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for the areas along State Route 97, north of Weed, California: Angel Valley Road, Carrick Addition, and Solus Drive.įirefighters will prioritize the southwestern corner of the fire today, working to stop progress to the south and west. Exceptionally dry conditions, aided by normal mountain winds, caused the fire to grow considerably yesterday afternoon. Most growth yesterday was to the south and southeast, as the fire had a normal seasonal wind on it throughout the day. The fire continued to be active overnight, although lower winds speeds helped lessen fire activity yesterday evening. Currently, the fire is mapped at approximately 220 acres and is 25% contained. It is located approximately 3.5 miles north east of Weed, and 4.5 miles southeast of Lake Shastina.
According to the Sacramento Bee, the police were trying to keep the. The Lava Fire was ignited by lightning on June 24, 2021. The blaze was the site of a fatal shooting Monday night when four officers shot and killed a man after he fired a gun at them. Press release from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest:
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