UPDATED: Two grass fires burn 5 acres, force evacuations in Jones Valley area
Two grass fires burned 5 acres in the Jones Valley area this afternoon, but the potential for the flames' spread caused authorities to call for evacuations of homes on Christian Way off Bear Mountain Road.Firefighters said they had the flames knocked down about 3 p.m.
Earlier, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection feared the blazes could grow to 100-plus acres and threaten more than 100 homes.
Firefighters had asked evacuees to head to Shasta College
One fire started out at about a half-acre at 14738 Christian Way. The fire had a moderate rate of spread, with a high potential for growth.
Power lines to homes in the area had fallen down.
The fires, which were originally reported around 1:20 p.m., were attacked from the air and ground.
California Highway Patrol officers were closing Christian Way at Bear Mountain Road as of 1:50 p.m.
Source: http://www.redding.com/news/2012/aug/25/two-grass-fires-threatening-homes-outside-jones-va/Two grass fires force evacuations, threatens more than 100 Jones Valley homes; CHP closing road
- By Record Searchlight staff
- Posted August 25, 2012 at 1:19 p.m., updated August 25, 2012 at 1:57 p.m.
--Two grass fires are spurring firefighters to evacuate homes on Christian Way off Bear Mountain Road this afternoon, firefighters said.
They say it could grow to 100 plus acres and threatens more than 100 homes.
Firefighters are asking evacuees to head to Shasta College
Firefighters are reporting about a half-acre burning between the two fires at 14738 Christian Way. The fire has a moderate rate of spread, with a high potential for growth.
Firefighters say the most active side is the northern edge.
The southern fire is pushing up the slope of the drainage, firefighters said.
Power lines to homes in the area have also fallen down.
The fire, which was originally reported around 1:20 p.m., is being attacked from the air and ground.
California Highway Patrol officers are closing Christian Way at Bear Mountain Road as of 1:50 p.m. Firefighters also advised law enforcement to contact the American Red Cross to establish an evacuation center.
Source: http://www.redding.com/news/2012/aug/25/two-grass-fires-threatening-homes-outside-jones-va/
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