Red Bank Fire In Tehama County Now Over 8,800 Acres In Size; Evacuations Still In Place
TEHAMA COUNTY (CBS13) – As of Saturday evening, the Red Bank Fire in Tehama County is now burning at 8,838 acres in size with 15 percent containment, Cal Fire said.
Evacuations and road closures were put into place on Friday due to the flames, which are burning west of Red Bluff.
#RedBankFire off Hammer Loop Road and Petty John Road, West of Red Bluff in Tehama County is 8,838 acres and 15% contained. Evacuation warnings and road closures in place.
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) September 8, 2019
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Several local agencies are assisting in fighting the growing fire in far Northern California, including teams from El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties.
Officials say lightning sparked the wildfire.
Rocklin Firefighters are headed north this morning to assist with the Red Bank Fire. This fire is located west of Red...
Posted by Rocklin Firefighters on Friday, September 6, 2019