What does the Red Bank Fire Department do?
The Fire Department installs smoke alarms and performs home fire inspections to Red Bank residents upon request.
Why is the Red Bank fire so difficult to contain?
The wildfire, which officials have named the Red Bank Fire, is in an area that has low population density, as the nearby structures are mostly seasonal cabins and ranches. The lack of roads in the vicinity poses challenges for firefighters trying to contain the blaze in near-inaccessible areas.
Is there a fire near Red Bluff?
A 40-acre fire burning west of Red Bluff quickly grew to 6,000 acres in a matter of hours, threatening multiple structures near Highway 36, officials said. Containment remains at zero percent and the cause of the fire has not been determined.
Events
The fire, which has been deemed to be lightning-caused, was reported burning in the early afternoon hours of Thursday, September 5, in the area of Hammer Loop Road and Petty John Road amid critical fire weather conditions.
Impact
The areas south of Highway 36 between Tedoc Road and Vestal Road, and between the Shasta-Trinity National Forest boundary and the Four Corners intersection were under mandatory evacuation.
Where is the Red Bank fire?
The Red Bank Fire is burning off of Hammer Loop Road and Petty John Road, west of Red Bluff, according to Cal Fire.
Who witnesses the Red Bank fire?
Thomas Wilson, who is a rancher at the Wild Rose Ranch, witnesses the Red Bank Fire on Thursday.
What caused the fire in Tehama County?
Cal Fire officials said the Red Bank Fire that started Thursday in Tehama County was caused by lightning.
Where is the evacuation area in Tehama County?
Evacuations are also in place for the area west of Highway 36 from Tedoc to Vestal and all road south of that, according to the Tehama County Deputy Sheriffs Association.
How many acres are there in the Red Bluff fire?
The Red Bank Fire, burning 25 miles west of Red Bluff, is now 5,000 acres, according to Cal Fire.
Is Petty John Road in Shasta under evacuation?
Petty John Road to the boundary of Shasta Trinity National Forest is under evacuation, according to Cal Fire. Red Bank Oaks subdivision is also under mandatory evacuation and the R Wild Horse Ranch is under an evacuation advisory.
Where is the Red Bank Fire?
The fire was first reported around 11:23 a.m. Thursday and was burning dry grass and brush in a rural and rugged area near Hammer Loop Road and Pettyjohn Road, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. It has continued to threaten multiple structures near Highway 36.
Mandatory evacuations issued as fire quickly grows
According to Doughty, the following areas are under mandatory evacuation:
When was the Red Bank Fire Department established?
The City of Red Bank Fire Department was organized in 1971. Prior to that fire service was provided by a private concern on a subscription basis. Funding for the department comes from city taxes and $1,412,734 was budgeted for fiscal year 2021.
What is RBFD in fire?
The members of the RBFD are State Certified Fire Fighters. Included in the membership are Rescue Technicians, Hazardous Materials Technicians, Paramedics, and Emergency Medical Technicians. The members are continuously going through training in order to be efficient and abreast of the latest strategy and tactics.
How many alarms did the RBFD respond to in 2020?
During 2020, the RBFD responded to 698 alarms. Due to the actions of the department, an estimated $4,109,500 worth of property was saved in the city. The RBFD operates out of 2 stations, which are manned 24 hours a day.
