Zogg Fire – Riverside County News Source

Crushed by tree weakened by Zogg Fire, cruiser totaled – Deputies uninjured

October 5, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Two Shasta County sheriff’s deputies were lucky to walk away after a large tree, damaged and weakened by the ongoing Zogg Fire, toppled over onto their police cruiser Tuesday evening, Sept. 29. Although neither deputy was injured, their vehicle was “totaled”, according to Sheriff’s officials who later reported the incident on social media. LEADING THE SCNS […]

Governor declares State of Emergency in 3 counties – Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

September 29, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

Published: Sep 28, 2020 – Office Of Governor Gavin Newsom SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Napa, Sonoma and Shasta due to the Glass and Zogg fires, which have burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed homes and critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The Governor […]

3 dead, 146 buildings destroyed, as Zogg Fire grows by 50% overnight

September 29, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Fueled by strong winds, the Zogg Fire is continuing to burn through a rural area of Shasta County with zero containment according to fire officials. The wildfire has now killed three people and destroyed 146 buildings while continuing to threaten another 1,538 homes, businesses and other structures, various sources have reported. As of this morning, the […]

Zogg Fire destroys two landmarks in historic town of Ono

September 29, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

Author: Jeremy Tuggle – Education and Community Engagement Manager – Shasta Historical Society Confirmation from the Redding Record Searchlight newspaper confirms that the Zogg Fire, which erupted into flames on the afternoon of September 27, 2020, on Zogg Mine Road in Igo, destroyed two landmarks in the historic nearby town of Ono. The Ono Grange No.445 was instituted on March […]