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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

Fire Information: 530-338-0317

Media Line: 909-855-4233

Hours: 08:00am to 8:00pm

Location: Shasta County, CA                                            

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

Cause: Human caused                                                      

Size: 3,937 acres                                                         

Percent Contained:  7%                                                   

Vegetation: Timber, Chapparal

Number of Personnel Assigned: 901

The Shoe Fire has burned 3,937 acres as of October 16, 2024 and remains at 7% containment. Last night, crews made significant improvement with control lines and firing operations.

Ground crews carried out defensive firing operations, which entailed burning unburned vegetation between the fire’s edge and control lines. Dozer teams continue to make access towards contingency lines removing fuel that can increase fire behavior. With incoming moisture today, crews have opportunity to hold and improve control lines in preparation for this week’s wind event. Minor fire growth was reported in the north end of the fire which will be a priority for the remainder of the day.

A pacific storm moves through today bringing cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels with possible showers and thunderstorms. Gusty and drying northerly wind develops Thursday and persists into Saturday leading to critical fire weather conditions, with the strongest winds expected Thursday and Friday night reaching wind gusts up to 35mph.

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/

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.