Park Fire Resources and Information for Shasta County

Updated Tuesday, August 6 at 9 am.

All evacuation orders for Shasta County have been lifted but some warnings are still in place. Find a list here. The latest press briefing was Monday, August 5. Find it here.

Shasta County has declared a state of emergency due to the Park Fire. The County’s wildfire overview page with resources, including financial resources for those evacuated, can be found here.

CalFire’s latest update on the Park Fire was released on Tuesday, August 6 at 7:35 am. The fire has grown again to 414,000 acres and is 34% contained. CalFire has 6,588 personnel responding. So far, CalFire assessment shows that 636 structures have been destroyed and another 49 have been damaged. You can see a map of the impact to structures, here.

As of Tuesday morning, August 6, CalFire says: “The Park Fire continues to burn actively in some areas. The overnight humidity recovery was very poor.  The fire is well-established in the Mill and Antelope Creek drainages where it will continue to build heat and be resistant to control. New evacuations were ordered in Tehama County in Zones TEH-718, TEH-722, TEH-724. Critically low fuel moistures, steep canyons, long drive times and daily spot fires have caused difficulty in suppressing the fire spread. Temperatures will continue to be hot and dry throughout the day, with primary growth aligning with the topography to the north and east. The fire is expected to continue to challenge crews until more favorable conditions arrive later in the week.”

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The Park Fire was started by arson on Wednesday July 24, just before 3 pm in Upper Bidwell Park, east of Chico. Cal Fire is managing the incident response. California’s Governor has declared a state of emergency.

You can call or text 211 for Park Fire information at any time. Find current Shasta County evacuation zones here.

Shasta County Evacuation Center: Bella Vista Elementary School, 22661 Old Alturas Road, Bella Vista, CA 96008.

Shasta County Large Animal Shelter: The Redding Rodeo grounds are full. The Anderson High School FFA Farm off Olinda Road has some capacity. Call to confirm 530-355-7036.

Haven Humane is accepting small animals until they reach capacity but only from those who are under evaucation orders, ID’s may be required to prove evacuation status. You can reach Haven Humane at 530-241-1653.

Here’s How to Stay Informed:

• Sign up for Shasta County fire alerts.
• Visit the Shasta County Evacuation Map: enter your address and take note of what zone you’re in.
• Download the Genasys App which allows you to quickly check Shasta County evacuation zones.
• Follow the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates.
• Download the nonprofit Watch Duty app and set up notifications for the Park Fire Incident.

Additional Resources:

• Shasta Office of Emergency Services shows evacuation zones live.
• Cal Fire Park Fire Resource Page: includes information on all affected counties including road closures, all open evacuation centers, all affected zones, animal shelters, etc.
• InciWeb, a federal incident mapping service, provides updated information on incidents on or around national land.
• The Lookout: Fire Reporter based out of Chico, California.

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Here’s how to Help:

Want to help? The United Way of Northern California is actively seeking donations to respond to residents across the North State who are impacted by the Park Fire. Learn more here.

We’re working to add additional resources. If you have resources to suggest or pictures to share please email us at editor@shastascout.org or text at 530-276-8778.