All Carr Fire evacuation orders lifted

Redding – All evacuation orders from the Carr Fire – one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history – have now been lifted.

But hundreds will still have no home to go to.

The fire resulted in the evacuations of 40,000 and threatened the cities of Redding and Shasta Lake City.

Over 1,200 homes and 500 outbuildings have been destroyed along with 20 business premises.

The fire is currently 211,000 acres and 67 per cent contained.

It took 8 lives.

“All remaining evacuation orders related to the Carr Fire have been lifted,” Cal Fire said.

“Per closure order CA-360-18-03 and 14-18-12 the public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the United States Forest Service will remain closed to the public until further review of potential hazards can be determined and mitigated.”

Shasta-Trinity Forest Closure Information: https://go.usa.gov/xUFWA

Whiskeytown National Park Closure Information: https://go.usa.gov/xUFWu

BLM Recreation Area Closure Information: https://go.usa.gov/xUFWM

Disaster Recovery Information: www.shastareddingrecovers.org/