Redding’s Sundial Bridge is closed today (Wednesday) while firefighters mop up hot spots left from Tuesday’s brushfire near the north end of the bridge. The McConnell Arboretum, which was damaged in the fire, also is closed, but Turtle Bay museum and cafe are open.
Witnesses say the fire began in a ravine off Lake Boulevard before it jumped North Market Street. Power outages were reported near Hilltop Drive and along the Benton Drive areas.
We welcome your fire-information updates/photos.
This photo of early morning smoke ribbons was taken Wednesday by Duane Langshaw of Old Shasta.
The next three photos were taken Tuesday by Jon Lewis of Redding.
The photos below were taken Tuesday afternoon by Rocky Slaughter of Redding, and show smoke from the fire near the McConnell Arboretum.
