Green Fire

## Green Fire Report - July 29, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Green Fire ignited on July 1, 2025, in the evening, due to lightning, in a remote area northeast of Shasta Lake in Shasta County, California. **Size and Containment**: As of July 28, 2025, the Green Fire has burned 18,562 acres and is 79% contained. Earlier reports indicated a size of 19,022 acres with 82% containment on July 25, 2025. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The fire is burning primarily in wildlands and has been characterized by active fire behavior, especially in steep, rugged terrain. Over the last 72 hours, fire activity has progressed as expected in the southeastern portion of the fire towards the Pit River Arm, with unburned fuels being consumed. Firefighters have been working to reinforce containment lines, particularly in the Ripgut Ridge drainage where heat still exists. The fire has shown potential for significant nighttime runs to the west due to downcanyon winds. **Containment Efforts**: Unified Command is in place, with California Interagency Incident Management Team 3 (CIIMT3) currently managing the incident. Firefighting efforts have focused on strengthening containment lines, with crews working to reinforce and add depth to these lines. Suppression repair work is also underway on the east and west sides of the fire. Firefighters are using fire boats for transportation and suppression support along the Pit River Arm. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** **Mandatory Evacuation Orders**: As of July 12, 2025, a portion of Shasta County Zone LKH-1448 was placed under a mandatory evacuation order. **Evacuation Warnings**: Evacuation warnings have been issued for Shasta County Zones LKH-1190, LKH-1200, LKH-1448-A, and LKH-1448-B. Residents can find information on evacuation zones at protect.genasys.com. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** * Parts of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest have been closed, including Potem Falls Trail, and the Madrone and Chirpchatter campgrounds. * A closure order is in effect for specific National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Green Fire Closure Area until January 31, 2026. This includes roads such as Fenders Ferry Road. **For more information, visit:** * [Shasta-Trinity National Forest Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/ShastaTrinityNationalForest/) * [CAL FIRE Green Fire page](https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/7/1/green-fire/) * [InciWeb Green Fire Information](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7963/) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** **Structures Impacted**: No specific details on structures destroyed or damaged have been widely reported in the last 72 hours. However, structure protection specialists have been assessing homes and values at risk. **Injuries and Fatalities**: Two firefighters have sustained injuries in the past week while working on the Green Fire. One experienced a heat-related illness on July 14, requiring extraction via boat to a waiting ambulance. Another firefighter suffered a blunt force trauma wound on July 12. Both firefighters were treated at a hospital and released. **School and Business Closures**: No school or business closures directly related to the Green Fire have been widely reported in the last 72 hours. **Notable Impacts**: The Hirz Recreation Complex on Shasta Lake has been closed to the public as it is being used as a forward operating base for firefighting crews. **Safety Concerns:** **Power Outages**: No specific power outages have been reported in relation to the Green Fire. **Water Safety**: Boaters on Shasta Lake are advised to use caution due to the operation of "Super Scooper" aircraft collecting water. **Burn Bans**: No specific burn bans have been reported for the immediate fire area in the last 72 hours. However, fire danger is generally high across California. **Air Quality**: Smoke from the Green Fire has been impacting air quality in surrounding communities, including Shasta County. Advisories have been issued for areas such as Butte County due to smoke drift. Air quality can range from unhealthy for sensitive groups to very unhealthy during periods of heavy smoke. Residents are advised to stay indoors and use air purifiers if possible when smoke is present. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: Firefighters are working to strengthen and reinforce containment lines, with efforts focused on areas like the Ripgut Ridge drainage. The fire is expected to continue to be tested by weather conditions. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: Elevated fire weather conditions are expected as a cold front approaches, bringing increased winds with gusts of 20-25 mph. Relative humidity is expected to be between 17-25% from late afternoon into the evening, which could disrupt typical overnight wind patterns. There is also a chance of thunderstorms in the coming days, with the potential for strong winds. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The Green Fire was caused by lightning. **Weather and Climate**: The fire is burning in hot and dry conditions, with temperatures frequently exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Persistent high temperatures and low humidity contribute to dry fuels and increase the potential for fire danger. The weather patterns, including strong winds and the potential for thunderstorms, play a significant role in the fire's behavior and spread. The dry conditions are exacerbated by a developing flash drought in Northern California, contributing to critical fire danger levels. ### For more information, visit:** * [CAL FIRE Incidents - Green Fire](https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/7/1/green-fire/) * [Shasta-Trinity National Forest](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stnf/home/?cid=STNF_002915) * [InciWeb - Green Fire](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7963/)

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