Cottonwood Rancho Fire map, evacuation updates as blaze burns near Anderson and Redding in CA
A wildfire known as the Rancho Fire has burned over 150 acres in Cottonwood, California. The blaze is burning near Anderson, roughly 10 miles south of Redding.
UPDATE: Cal Fire announced that forward progress on the Rancho Fire has been stopped after it burned more than 150 acres near Cottonwood, California, on Thursday. The wildfire had prompted evacuation orders, warnings, and multiple road closures earlier in the day.
“Forward progress has been stopped at approximately 157 acres. Multiple ground and air resources remain on scene, working aggressively toward full containment. Due to wind, there is still potential for spotting,” Cal Fire Shasta-Trinity Unit/Shasta County Fire Department said in a Facebook post.
Evacuation orders for zones COT-9660 and AND-9750 have been downgraded to warnings.
“Evacuation orders have been downgraded to Warnings and all Warnings remain in place. Please stay alert and avoid the area to allow emergency vehicles to operate safely," Cal Fire said.
No injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged in the fire.
ORIGINAL STORY: The Rancho Fire has burned more than 150 acres near Cottonwood, California, threatening nearby communities. The fire is currently burning close to Anderson, about 10 miles south of Redding.
Evacuation Orders and Warnings:
Evacuation orders are in effect for zones AND-9750 and COT-9660 — residents in these areas should leave immediately.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for zones AND-1800, AND-9590, COT-9710, COT-9720, COT-9730, and COT-9740 — residents should prepare to evacuate if necessary.
See the map for affected zones.
Road Closures:
Rancho Estates Road at Gas Point is closed to northbound traffic
Rhonda Road at Lynhart is closed to southbound traffic
Rhonda Road at Gas Point is closed to northbound traffic
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Evacuee Assistance:
A temporary evacuation collection point has been set up at the Auction Yard, located at 3917 Main Street, Cottonwood, for those displaced by the fire
