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Email: 2024.shoe@firenet.gov

Incident Website:

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cashf-shoe-fire

Forest Website:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/stnf         

Location: Shasta County, CA                                            

Start Date:  Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:57 p.m.       

Cause: Human caused                                                      

Size:2,861 acres                                                          

Percent Contained:  0%                                                   

Vegetation: Timber, Chapparal

Number of Personnel Assigned: 421

Complex California Interagency Incident Management Team 13 has taken command of the fire as of 7:00 a.m., October 12, 2024. 

With new fire growth in the Beartrap creek, crews and aircraft will prioritize suppression efforts for the remainder of the day implementing full suppression tactics. Ground crews continue to do hose lays, structure protection and dozer operations to further establish control lines. Tactical firing operations have been initiated to help protect structures and have been reported successful by fire personnel. As suppression tactics continue the safety of firefighters, and the public will remain our highest priority.

Fire is predominantly moving northward, fueled by timber in steep and rugged terrain. A warming and drying trend will begin today extending until Monday as humidity levels gradually begin to decrease in the area. We expect a slow increase in fire behavior carried by upslope and up canyon winds.

Additionally, the Shoe fire was named after Shoeinhorse Mountain which is in close proximity to this incident.

WEATHER: The forecast for the area indicates a warming trend over the next few days with increased winds.

EVACUATIONS:  Mandatory evacuations remain in place for zone LKH-1448-B. Residents who have not evacuated are encouraged to do so. Evacuation information and alerts can be found by visiting protect.genasys.com

ROAD CLOSURES:

• Fenders Ferry Road at Pit River 7 Bridge: West-Bound Fenders Ferry Road (Also known as 34N17 - Forest Service Road 27) at the Pit River Bridge/Pit 7
• Ferry Road is closed at McCloud Bridge: East-Bound Fenders Ferry Road at the McCloud River Bridge

Information staff for the Shoe Fire are working diligently to provide timely and accurate information to the public. Fire updates can be found on the Shoe Fire 2024 Facebook page: www.facebook.com/2024ShoeFire/