CALFIRE UPDATES 7:00 pm
Size: 183,633 acres Containment: 53% Expected Full Containment: Unknown Fatalities: 3
STRUCTURAL SUMMARY
Structures Threatened: 528
Residential Structures Destroyed: 1,077 Commercial Structures Destroyed: 22 Other Destroyed: 500Â Residential Structures Damaged: 191 Commercial Structures Damaged: 26 Other Damaged: 65
CURRENT SITUATION
Situation Summary: Smoke has cleared over the fire area today, increasing the possibility of spot fires. Fire growth is primarily fueled by dry vegetation and steep terrain. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the fire area through 11:00 P.M. Saturday for hot, dry conditions and gusty winds. Firefighters continue to build
and improve containments lines, and perform burning operations in more active portions of the fire, while mop-up and patrol efforts continue throuought the less active areas.
Evacuations: Shasta County:
Whiskeytown Park
Rainbow Lake
Trinity County:
Trininty Dam at Trinity Dam Blvd
For the most up to date orders visit: https://www.co.shasta.ca.us/index/sheriff_index.aspx
Road Closures: Shasta County:
JFK Memorial Road at Hwy 299
Platina Road at Bully Choop
Platina Road at Old Bully Choop
Rainbow Lake Road at Platina Road
Trinity County:
Hwy 299 East of Trinity Dam Blvd
Trinity Dam at Trinity Dam Blvd
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CARR FIRE REPOPULATION
WHAT: Repopulation of additional areas in the Community of Lewiston.
WHEN: August 10, 2018 at 5:00 P.M.
WHERE: Evacuations orders have been lifted and residents may return home in the
following areas.
Residents may return home in the Lewiston Community North of SR-299 to Kinny Camp
Road at Keno Camp Road, West of County Line Road to Trinity Dam Blvd and all areas
and supur roads within. SR-299 will be open to residents only from Sandhouse to
Buckhorn Summit.
August 10, 2018
8:00 A.M.
FAMILY OF FALLEN CAL FIRE EMPLOYEE REQUESTS PRIVACY
In the early morning hours of Thursday, August 9, 2018, Andrew Brake, a 40-year-old Heavy Equipment Mechanic for CAL FIRE, was tragically killed in an auto accident on Highway 99 while assigned to the Carr Fire outside of Redding, CA.
The Brake family is being supported by members of CAL FIRE and L2881 and are
asking for privacy as they work through this tragic loss. Information will be forthcoming regarding when the family would like to share memories of Andrew and how he was loved and admired by his family and friends. Please keep the family members of Andrew Brake in your thoughts.
Below, please find two pictures the family wished to distribute with the current
information pertaining to his death.
Out of respect for the family’s wishes, all media inquiries should be directed to
(530) 448-2466 only.
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Size: 181,496 acres Containment: 51% Expected Full Containment: Unknown Firefighter Injuries/Fatalities: 3
STRUCTURAL SUMMARY
Structures Threatened: 528
Residential Structures Destroyed: 1,077 Commercial Structures Destroyed: 22 Other Destroyed: 500
Residential Structures Damaged: 191 Commercial Structures Damaged: 26 Other Damaged: 65
CURRENT SITUATION
Situation Summary: The Carr Fire continues to burn mostly in steep drainages, driven by variable winds. Heavy timber and steep terrain continue to complicate firefighting efforts. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the fire area through 11:00 P.M. Saturday for hot, dry conditions and gusty winds. Firefighters continue to build and improve containments lines in more active portions of the fire, while mop-up and patrol efforts continue throughout the less active areas.
Evacuations: Shasta County:
Whiskeytown Park
Rainbow Lake
Trinity County:
Trinity/Shasta County Line at Buckhorn Summit Rd W. to Sandhouse Rd. All roads w/in this area North of Hwy 299
Deadwood Road East of Trinity Dam Blvd
Lewiston Turn Pike East of Trinity Dam Blvd
Trininty Dam at Trinity Dam Blvd
For the most up to date orders visit: https://www.co.shasta.ca.us/index/sheriff_index.aspx
Evacuation Center(s):
Shasta College 11555 Old Oregon Trail Redding, CA 96003
Trinity High School 321 Victory Lane Weaverville, CA 96093
Resources:
Shasta County Environmental Health Division:
https://tinyurl.com/shastaehd
Carr Fire Repopulation Map:
https://tinyurl.com/carrfirerepopulationmap
View live structure maps at:
www.tinyurl.com/carrfirestructuremap
Assistance Center(s):
Disaster Recovery Center
Old Kmart Building
2685 Hilltop Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. Daily
Road Closures: Shasta County:
JFK Memorial Road at Hwy 299
Victoria Drive at Hwy 299
Platina Road at Bully Choop
Platina Road at Old Bully Choop
Hwy 299 at Buenaventura
Iron Mountain at Rock Creek Road
Rainbow Lake Road at Platina Road
Trinity County:
Hwy 299 East of Trinity Dam Blvd
Lewiston Turnpike East of Trinity Dam Blvd
Trinity Dam at Trinity Dam Blvd
East Side Road at East Fork Road
Deadwood Road East of Trinity Dam Blvd
Animal Evac. Center(s):
Small Animal – Haven Humane 1816 CA 273 Anderson, CA 96007 (530) 241-2650
ASSIGNED RESOURCES
Engines: 352 Water Tenders: 125 Helicopters: 16 Hand Crews: 76 Dozers: 118
Other: Total Personnel: 4,710
Air Tankers: Firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow
