Incident Update Mathews Fire

Date:
07/01/2026
Time:
8:42 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Mathews Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-06-30
Incident Status
Active
Location
Matthews Lane and Bear Mountain Rd., Redding
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Shasta
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
31
Containment
85%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
1
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
2
Water Tenders
1
Hand Crews
1
Total Personnel
25