Evacuations Ordered for Kenyon Fire in Redding
The first has grown to 15 acres in the last hour.
Update 4:45 Evacuation warnings for zones COR-431, COR-432, COR-433, and COR-435 have been lifted. An evacutation order for COR-434 remains in place.
Update 3:22 pm: The fire has reached 26 acres, per Cal Fire.
A fire that started around 1:45 pm this afternoon, June 29, in the Kenyon Drive area of Redding has grown to 15 acres. The fire has prompted evacuation orders and warnings.
Evacuations have been ordered in zones COR-434. An evacuation order means you should leave now. Find your zone here.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for zones COR-431, COR-432, COR-433, and COR-435. If you’re in a warning zone, prepare to leave if ordered.
For those at risk, the best sources for urgent information are Watch Duty and Cal Fire.
This is developing coverage. Check back for updates.
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