Red Bank Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 8,836 Acres
  • 1 County: Tehama
Last Updated
10/21/2022 1:53 PM
Date Started
09/05/2019 1:19 PM
Date Contained
09/13/2019 7:00 PM
Location Information
Off Hammer Loop Road and Petty John Road, West of Red Bluff
Latitude / Longitude
[40.12,-122.64]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Tehama Glenn Unit
Cause
Lightning
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 1,936
    Personnel
  • 20
    Helicopters
  • 98
    Engines
  • 27
    Dozers
  • 23
    Water Tenders
  • 53
    Crews
  • 3
    Air Tankers

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

Status Update

Situation Summary

Today, firefighters are preparing for significant weather change that will last through Friday. Temperatures will be significantly hotter and drier with light winds from the north. Due to the remote location of the fire, approximately 60 firefighting crews will be transported by helicopter to further enhance fire suppression efforts continuing to close in on containment lines.

CAL FIRE IMT 5 is working in conjunction with the United States Forest Service and CIIMT 16 resources, and has assumed suppression responsibilities for State Responsibility Area land located south of Cottonwood Creek. The total number of resources stated above includes both Branch Ten of the South Fire and the Red Bank Fire incident.

Motorists should drive cautiously and always yield to emergency vehicles that are traveling on and off of the roads and highways. Fire danger remains elevated and everyone should continue to use extreme caution and refrain from daily activities that may spark a wildland fire. “Ready, Set, Go” is a user-friendly website that shows homeowners step-by-step instructions for hardening their homes and protecting their families from the dangers of wildfires. For more information, visit www.readyforwildfire.org.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 2
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other

Contact Information

CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit PIO
(530) 529-9233

Agency Information

Tehama County Sheriff's Office
(530) 529-7900