China Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 212 Acres
  • 1 County: Shasta

Layers

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

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.

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.

Damage Assessment

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