Thursday, September 12, 2013

[californiadisasters] Re: Wildfire - Shasta Co./Shasta Unit - Igo - Clover Incident



Clover Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: September 12, 2013 7:30 pm  
Date/Time Started: September 9, 2013 12:32 pm  
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit 
County: Shasta County  
Location: Community of Igo, 10 miles southwest of Redding  
Acres Burned - Containment: 8,073 acres - 75% contained - expected containment Sunday 9/15  
Structures Threatened: 50  
Structures Destroyed:68 residences and 128 outbuildings destroyed; 5 residences and 10 outbuildings damaged  
Evacuations: Incident Re-population Plan  
Injuries: 4  
Cause: Under investigation 
Cooperating Agencies: USFS, City of Redding, Anderson Fire Protectin District, Burney Fire Protection District, Cottonwood Fire Protection District, Happy Valley Fire Protection District, Shasta County Sheriffs Dept., CHP  
Total Fire Personnel: 1,183  
Total Fire Engines: 100  
Total Fire crews: 26  
Total Helicopters: 2  
Total Dozers: 8  
Total Water Tenders: 17  
Incident Management Team: CAL FIRE Incident Command Team #5 is in command.  
Conditions: CAL FIRE, Shasta County Sheriff's Office, Shasta Public Works, and PG&E are continuing to working diligently to eliminate hazards within the fire's perimeter to repopulate evacuees. Phase One of the re-population plan was implemented at 10:00 AM this morning. Firefighters continue to make great progress on strengthening control lines, and mopping up hot spots around the fire perimeter. Fire suppression repair and rehabilitation has begun. The Damage Inspection Team will continue to assess damaged properties within the affected communities.

The evacuation center has been relocated to Igo Community Church (6287 Placer St. in Igo)

Road Closures:
*Cloverdale @ Clearcreek
*Gaspoint @ Clearcreek
*Clearcreek @ Honeybee
*Cloverdale @ Dale
*Gaspoint @ Lower Gas Point  

Phone Numbers  (530) 225-2510 (Clover Fire Information) 



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