Incident Update Reading Fire
- Date:
- 06/08/2025
- Time:
- 9:29 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Reading Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-06-08
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Reading Creek Road at State Highway 3
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Trinity
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 10
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The fire is spreading moderately under northwest winds and gusts up to 15 mph, causing short-range spotting. The fire is running upslope, aligned with both terrain and wind, contributing to increased fire activity. The incident is located in a remote area with difficult access, presenting challenges to ground crews. Structures are threatened, and there has been a significant augmentation of resources to support suppression efforts.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation warnings have been issued for the following zones:
- DUG-258
- DUG-260