Now under control, south Redding fire that forced evacuations destroyed one home, “partially destroyed” another
UPDATED: Saturday, Aug. 28, 2:15 p.m.
See Original Story below.
REDDING, Calif., — Firefighters made quick work extinguishing a fire that forced the evacuations of numerous homes in the south Redding area near Hwy. 273, Westside Road and El Reno Lane.
The blaze, which began as a residential structure fire around 10 a.m. this morning, soon spread to a second home and then to area vegetation – igniting a wildland fire that placed countless other homes in immediate danger. The home where the fire was initially was destroyed by the ensuing blaze, while the second home was “partially destroyed”, according to officials.
A pilot with nerves of steel is seen dipping their helicopter low to the ground and below a residential neighborhood tree line while helping to battle today’s fire burning south of Redding. KRCR photo – Courtesy Jerry Angel
Firefighters already battling the Monument Fire were called in to assist, and between the extra resources and precision aerial water drops helped to quickly bring the fire under control, with Redding Fire Department representative Guido Concello saying that having those extra nearby resources helped a lot.
Some people who saw the first fire trucks arrive told Action News Now that the fire spread vegetation towards the structure in a matter of minutes.
Firefighters have not yet determined if anyone had been inside either of the structures that burned and their investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing.
Original Story: BREAKING: Mandatory evacuations underway as wildfire erupts in south Redding
REDDING, Calif., — Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in South Redding due to a fast-moving fire burning in the area of Hwy. 273, Westside Road and El Reno Lane.
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Immediate evacuations are currently being conducted on Cedars Road, El Reno Lane, Riviera Drive, Memory Lane and other nearby streets and a Code Red alert was sent to people living in the impacted neighborhoods. Further alerts and updates will be issued as needed.
The cause of the swift-moving fire has not yet been confirmed, but unconfirmed initial reports based on radio traffic at the time indicated the blaze may have started as a house fire that spread to area vegetation.
It was not immediately known if any injuries have been reported or if any structures had been damaged or destroyed by the fire.
From Redding Police Department:
See original social media post below.
***** MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS *****
Mandatory evacuations are in place for the following:
1. Howard Dr/El Reno Ln between Cedars Rd to the east and Marion Ct to the west.
2. Cedars Rd between El Reno Ln to the north and Miller St to the south.
3. Riviera Dr between Cedars Rd to the east and Lookout Ct to the west.
Please avoid the area. We will continue to provide updates.
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