If traveling along I-5 in the Redding (Northern California) area, be advised there is a large out-of-control wildland fire just west of the interstate.
The fire is only three days old, but has burnt over 70 square miles, destroyed 65+ structures and killed two firefighters. The fire is threatening numerous towns and immediately threatening another 4,900 structures. Per CalFire, the fire is very active and out of control.
SR299 (Eureka to Redding) is closed.
If traveling through the Redding area in the next couple weeks, might be a good idea to monitor I-5 roadway updates, since any detours would considerably add to travel times.
The fire is only three days old, but has burnt over 70 square miles, destroyed 65+ structures and killed two firefighters. The fire is threatening numerous towns and immediately threatening another 4,900 structures. Per CalFire, the fire is very active and out of control.
SR299 (Eureka to Redding) is closed.
If traveling through the Redding area in the next couple weeks, might be a good idea to monitor I-5 roadway updates, since any detours would considerably add to travel times.
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