RELEASE DATE: August 15, 2018
2:30 P.M.
CARR FIRE REPOPULATION
WHAT: All remaining Evacuation orders related to the Carr Fire are lifted.
WHEN: August 15, 2018 at 2:30 P.M.
WHERE: All remaining evacuation orders related to the Carr Fire have been lifted. Per closure order CA-360-18-03 and 14-18-12 the public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the United States Forest Service will remain closed to the public until further review of potential hazards can be determined and mitigated.
Shasta-Trinity Forest Closure Information: https://go.usa.gov/xUFWA
Whiskeytown National Park Closure Information: https://go.usa.gov/xUFWu
BLM Recreation Area Closure Information: https://go.usa.gov/xUFWM
Disaster Recovery Information: www.shastareddingrecovers.org/
NOTES: SAFETY MESSAGE – The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current
fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any
evacuation warnings. A reminder to drive slowly & yield to emergency
personnel in the area. There will still be smoke in respective areas as
firefighters continue operations. If at any time you feel unsafe, call 911.
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CALFIRE UPDATE
Size: 211,038 acres Containment: 67% Expected Full Containment: Unknown Fatalities: 3
STRUCTURAL SUMMARY
Structures Threatened: 44 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: Safety is a priority as Firefighters continued to secure and construct containment lines through the evening. Firing operations in the interior of the fire continued as favorable conditions allowed. In less active areas of the fire, mop up and patrol continued. Steep terrain, dry vegetation, and variable winds
have challenged firefighting efforts. Smoke over the area has reduced visibility and moderated fire activity.
Public Land Closures:
Forest Closure:
National Park Closure:
go.usa.gov/xUFWu
BLM Recreation Area Closure:
go.usa.gov/xUFWM
Road Closures:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 is extending road openings hours for State Route 299 between Redding and Weaverville, effective on Tuesday, August 14 at 6:00 P.M.
• August 14 and 15, 2018
Noon to 1:30 P.M.
6:00 P.M. – 7:30 A.M. next morning
Resources:
Shasta County Environmental Health Division:
View live structure maps at:
www.tinyurl.com/carrfirestructuremap
Carr Fire Repopulation Map:
https://tinyurl.com/carrfirerepopulationmap
Carr Fire Recovery:
http://www.ShastaReddingRecovers.org
Assistance Center(s):
Disaster Recovery Center
Old Kmart Building
2685 Hilltop Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. Daily
Animal Evac. Center(s):
Small Animal – Haven Humane 1816 CA 273 Anderson, CA 96007 (530) 241-2650
ASSIGNED RESOURCES
Engines: 287 Water Tenders: 117 Helicopters: 11 Hand Crews: 78 Dozers: 58
Other: Total Personnel: 4,101
Air Tankers: Firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
