Â
Sponsored by
CALIFORNIA NEWS
Redding fire forces evacuations, 5 homes saved
Posted: Jul 6, 2012 9:15 AM by Associated Press
REDDING, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a 1,200-acre wildfire near Redding is 30 percent contained and has destroyed two outbuildings. Officials say five homes were damaged but firefighters were able to save them all.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokesman Daniel Berlant says 80 homes are still evacuated Friday and progress was made on the fire front overnight.
The evacuations are for neighborhoods in southwest Redding and the Happy Valley area. Some roads are also closed.
The fire was first reported at 2 p.m. Thursday.
Berlant says humidity and wind weren't factors, but conditions are so dry, the fire moved swiftly.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
PLEASE HELP US MODERATE COMMENTS
Offensive or inappropriate comments are subject to removal. To report a comment, please e-mail us at feedback@ksby.com, and include the name of the story and information on the comment.
Thank you! KSBY.com
KSBY.COM VIDEOS
-
Moore, Oklahoma residents continue to sift through rubble left by deadly tornado
Views: 10 May 24, 2013 -
Hasay finishes 18th at regionals, fails to advance to NCAA Championships in 10K
Views: 38 May 24, 2013
Comments