New Wildfire Breaks Out Near Shasta Lake, Quickly Grows to 50 Acres
SHASTA COUNTY (CBS SF) -- A new wildfire burning near Shasta Lake is drawing a response from Cal Fire air and ground units Wednesday night, according to authorities.
The so-called Fawn Fire, which started in the area of Fawndale Road and Radcliff Road about five miles northeast of the city of Shasta Lake, was first reported at around 4:45 p.m., Cal Fire officials said.
The initial report put the fire at around 15-20 acres, but officials noted the fire was growing with a rapid rate of spread.
#FawnFire in the Mountain Gate area of Shasta Co: AA240 reporting 15-20 acres in timber w/ rapid rate of spread. Appears to be located off Radcliff Rd & Fawndale Rd. pic.twitter.com/yCad7aLFOk
— CA Fire Scanner (@CAFireScanner) September 22, 2021
Numerous ground and air resources were at scene of the fire. Officials said it is very visible from Interstate 5 and the Fawndale Road exit.
Numerous ground and air resources are currently at scene of the #FawnFire which is very visible from Interstate 5 and the Fawndale Rd exit. #CALFIRESHU2021 pic.twitter.com/SaZ6jhAn1T
— CAL FIRE SHU (@CALFIRESHU) September 23, 2021
By around 6:20 p.m., the fire had already more than doubled in size to 50 acres. It remained at 0% containment.
#FawnFire at Fawndale Rd & Radcliff Rd. is now 50 acres and 0% contained. Steep, difficult terrain is making ground access difficult. #CALFIRESHU2021 pic.twitter.com/BrRY2H1xO2
— CAL FIRE SHU (@CALFIRESHU) September 23, 2021
Cal Fire reported that the fire was burning in steep, difficult terrain, which was making it difficult for ground crews to access.
This is a developing news story. CBS SF will provide additional information as it becomes available.