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A powerful fire whirl with winds estimated in excess of 143 mph (230 km/h)—equivalent to an EF3 tornado—developed within the Carr Fire in Redding, California, on July 26. Remaining on the ground from 7:30–8:00 p.m., the fire whirl reached an estimated height of 18,000 ft (5,500 m) and caused extensive tornado-like damage while spreading ...
The Fawn Fire was a destructive wildfire in Northern California's Shasta County, near Redding, in late September and early October 2021.The fire, which was caused by an alleged act of arson, ignited on September 22 in mountains to the northeast of Redding.
A fire engine dashcam video of the tornado, exhibiting strong rotation. The fire whirl developed within the Carr Fire in Redding, California, on July 26.The fire tornado was first seen developing north of Land Park, and began to fill the sky with embers as it rapidly intensified. [4]
Residents in Shasta County, California, scrambled to evacuate their homes on September 23 after the Fawn Fire burning north of Redding expanded to 800 acres, sending plumes of smoke over the city ...
As of Tuesday morning, the deadly Carr Fire in Shasta County had burned nearly 110,000 acres and was 27 percent contained. Photos: Carr Fire destroys over 800 homes in Redding, California ...
Since its discovery on Jan 7th, the fire has caused 16 civilian fatalities, destroyed 4,627 structures, damaged 486 and threatens almost 29,000, according to Cal Fire.
The CAL FIRE Aviation Management Program is a branch of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (known also as CAL FIRE). Due to the frequency and severity of wildfires in California, the state has elected to establish its own aerial firefighting force rather than rely solely on contract or national resources.
Cal Fire announced it will conduct a series of prescribed burns in Redding the week of June 6. Here's why the agency chose to do it now, who will benefit.