Hill Fire

Evacuation Information Latest News Updates

80% Contained
16 Acres
1 County: Shasta

Legend

Date Started
07/13/2026 12:31 PM

Last Updated
07/13/2026 5:01 PM

Cause
Under Investigation

Incident Maps and Reports

3D Map

Agency Having Jurisdiction
CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit

Incident Management Team
No team assigned

Location
Claudio Lane and Happy Hills Road, West Valley

[40.412352,-122.403387]

Reports
Status reports

Evacuations in Progress

Evacuation Warnings

Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

Evacuation Warnings issued for the following zones:

COT-9520
HAP-7490

Incident Updates

07/13/2026 5:00 PM

Evacuation Warnings are still in place for the Hill Fire.

Updated by: Webtech

07/13/2026 2:52 PM

Firefighters have completed hose line around the fire, which remains at 16.1 acres. Resources have stopped the forward spread and will remain on scene for the next 4–5 hours extinguishing hot spots, strengthening containment lines, and conducting mop-up operations to ensure the fire remains secure.

Thank you to our cooperating agencies and the public for your patience as suppression efforts continue.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

07/13/2026 1:21 PM

Multiple ground and air resources are actively engaged on the Hill Fire near Claudio Lane and Happy Hills Road in the West Valley area. The fire is currently estimated at 10–15 acres and is exhibiting a moderate rate of spread. Air resources are making good progress, assisting firefighters as they work to slow the fire's spread and establish containment.

Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to safely conduct suppression operations. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

ALERTCalifornia Camera Feed

ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego:

West Peak 2 - Cameras.alertcalifornia.org

Resources Assigned

80

Personnel
6

Engines
1

Dozers
2

Water Tenders
2

Crews
10

Other Assigned

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

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Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Advisory: Residents should be aware of the situation and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
Shelter in Place: Go inside the nearest safe building, lock all doors and windows, and stay there until local authorities give the "all clear".
Evacuation Order Lifted: Officials have determined the immediate danger has passed. Residents may return home but should remain alert for any changes in conditions or updated instructions.
Normal: No current threats to life or property.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.