Incident Update Mathews Fire

Date:
06/30/2026
Time:
3:00 PM

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
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
2
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
17
Water Tenders
8
Helicopters
4
Dozers
3
Hand Crews
4
Total Personnel
150