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Fire grows slightly overnight, 7% containment
Update, 7 a.m., Sept. 30, 2020
The Zogg Fire grew slightly overnight as firefighters were able to get some containment lines around the blaze.
The fire has now burned 51,955 acres — up from 50,102 acres — and is 7% contained, Cal Fire said.
As of Wednesday morning, the cost to fight the fire is at $4.1 million.
Three civilians have died in the fire and there has been one civilian injured, officials said.
Fire burning in steep, rugged terrain
From 15,000 acres first thing Monday to 50,102 acres by Tuesday evening, the Zogg Fire is continuing to burn out of control in "steep and rugged terrain" near west Redding.
The wildfire remained 0% contained late Tuesday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
There are 982 personnel fighting the fire that has killed three civilians, while "numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow," said fire officials in their nightly report.
The wildfire has destroyed 146 structures and still threatens 1,538 buildings, said Cal Fire.
Grass, oak woodland, chaparral and mixed timber are fueling the wildfire, the agency said, as are "hot and dry conditions" with temperatures in the 90s that have challenged fire crews.
"Firefighters continue to work aggressively in steep and rugged terrain while working towards obtaining containment lines on the fire perimeter," Cal Fire's report said.
Where is the fire burning?
How close is the fire to Redding?
The fire is nine miles southwest of Redding.
Is the fire still west of Clear Creek?
Yes. The fire has not jumped the creek. Firefighters continue working to prevent the blaze from crossing the creek.
Is the fire's rate of growth slowing?
For now, the fire's growth shows no signs of slowing — the size jumping from more than 31,200 acres on Monday night to more than 50,100 acres on Tuesday night.
The situation report released on Tuesday by the National Interagency Fire Center noted firefighters saw "torching, wind-driven runs and long-range spotting," and several communities and infrastructure are threatened.
In its incident update Tuesday night, Cal Fire expected poor humidity recovery overnight.
Which schools are closed?
The following are closed on Wednesday: Grant School, Shasta Elementary School and the Igo-Ono-Platina Union School District.
What caused the fire?
Even though the power was on at the time the fire broke out in Igo, nothing is known about how or what started the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
What do we know about the fire's three victims?
They are civilians. At this time, Shasta County Sheriff Eric Magrini has declined to say where or how the victims were found. The coroner's office is working to identify them and notify their families.
Have any other people been injured?
As of Tuesday night, Cal Fire had not reported any injuries involving firefighters of first responders or civilians.
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How many structures have been destroyed? Is there a tally of homes vs businesses?
As of Tuesday night, the number of structures destroyed remained unchanged at 146. It is not yet known how many of those were homes, businesses, barns and sheds.
Two of the buildings that did burn up in the fire were the historic Ono Store and Ono Grange.
But authorities have yet to fully assess the destruction in the fire zone, and for now, there is no count on buildings that sustained damage.
How many firefighters are on the fire?
As of Tuesday night, 982 personnel were assigned to the Zogg Fire. Their resources included 117 engines, 35 water tenders, seven helicopters, 23 hand crews and 36 dozers, according to Cal Fire.
Ffire suppression costs had increased to $1.3 million from $531,000 on Monday, according to the the National Interagency Fire Center.
Is the weather helping fire crews?
Weather conditions on the fire line on Wednesday are expected to be much like they were Tuesday — little wind with moderate heat risk.
The National Weather Service has forecast a high near 100 degrees with light and variable winds.
When can residents return home?
Signpost at Zogg Mine Road and South Fork Road on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020.
Cal Fire officials said lifting evacuation orders isn’t as simple as allowing residents to return after the fire has moved through their neighborhood.
There are many factors that play in to the decision to repopulate an evacuation area. Those include working with PG&E to restore power and removing hazards that could pose a threat to residents.
“We have to make sure it’s safe for the public,” a Cal Fire official said Tuesday.
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Late Tuesday night, however, fire officials spoke of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. crews re-energizing electrical lines in parts of Igo.
Where are evacuations in place?
Fire line east to intersection of Placer Road and Texas Springs Road. This includes all homes on the south and north side of Placer between Diggins Way and Texas Springs.
South of South Fork Road and Zogg Mine Road south along Gas Point corridor, including all homes along Gas Point Road to Foster Drive.
Muletown Road, from Placer Road to north of Kanaka Lane, and all roads off Muletown.
Diggins Way south of Placer and all roads off Diggins.
Platina Road west to Tehama County line. Residents, evacuate eastbound Highway 36.
All areas off and north of Platina Road from Trinity Alps Preserve to Platina.
In Tehama County: Zone H – All areas north of Highway 36 to the Shasta County line from Vassar Road/Luce Griswald Road and west to Beegum.
A singed wooden crossbar hangs suspended next to a burned utility pole on Zogg Mine Road as a fire vehicle passes by on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020.
Which roads remain closed?
Clear Creek Road at Cloverdale Road
Gas Point Road at Foster Road
Highway 36 at Bowman Road
Highway 36 west at Highway 3
Texas Springs Road at Placer Road
JFK Memorial Drive at the Whiskeytown Dam and Paige Barr Road
Highway 36 from the Humboldt-Trinity counties border to Bowman Road in Tehama County
Where can I track the fire?
ENPLAN of Redding has an interactive map that displays satellite sensors as they detect fire.