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Fire Information: 530-338-0317

Media Line: 909-855-4233

Hours: 08:00am to 7:00pm

Location: Shasta County, CA                                             Start Date:  Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:57 p.m.     

Cause: Human caused                                                       Size: 3,559 acres                                                  

Percent Contained:  7%                                                   Vegetation: Timber, Chapparal

Number of Personnel Assigned: 786

As of October 15, 2024, the Shoe Fire has burned 3,559 acres and remains at 7% containment. Last night, fire activity continued to increase in the South and East sides.

With a forecasted wind event approaching, our team has continued to bring in additional resources in preparation of expected fire growth due to the alignment of topography and weather. Strong winds and steep terrain alignment pose a risk for increased fire activity. Ground crews are working diligently to reinforce control lines along the fires edge utilizing a variety of heavy equipment, aircraft, hand crews, engines and hotshot crews. Additionally, Hirz Bay campground is currently closed to the public and is being used as a base camp for our crews.

Fire weather watch in effect from Thursday through Saturday evening for gusty north to east wind and low humidity. A Pacific storm moves through tonight into Wednesday bringing cooling with increased onshore flow and some precipitation. Gusty and drying northerly wind develops Thursday night into Saturday leading to critical weather conditions.

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

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/

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:  Zone LKH-1448-B 

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

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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

Fire Weather Forecast: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/CAFW?area=ECC005

Last night, during the evening shift on October 13, activity continues to increase in the Beartrap area.

Additional resources have arrived and been put into place to bolster existing equipment and personnel. Fire fighters have reported successful firing operations along with the utilization of dozer lines in the north and west sides of the fire to create containment lines. The south and east sides of the fire, primarily in the Beartrap creek continue to have an increase in fire behavior. Dozers have had some limited capabilities due to road access. Aircraft and dozer operations will remain a key priority to create access to the south and east sides of the fire. Dozers continue to work to gain better access for direct fire line attack. The safety of our firefighters is priority and they will continue to make progress in a safe manner.

Fire is progressing northward fueled by down slope and down valley winds. Constant changes in wind direction will be observed today along with wind gusts, gusting between 10 to 15 miles per hour.

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

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/

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:  Zone LKH-1448-B 

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