Fire History
Shasta County has experienced some of the most intense fires in Northern California. The 2018 Carr Fire (229,651 acres) destroyed over 1,000 structures and killed 8 people in Redding and surrounding communities. The 2021 Dixie Fire, which started in Plumas County, burned into northern Shasta County. The 2022 Fawn Fire burned near the Palo Cedro area. Redding's position at the confluence of several fire-prone canyons makes it one of California's most fire-exposed cities.
Local Compliance Notes
CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit serves unincorporated SRA areas. Communities throughout Shasta County face significant Zone Zero obligations given the county's severe fire history. Redding, Anderson, Palo Cedro, and communities along the Sacramento River canyon should prioritize early compliance assessment. The Carr Fire demonstrated that ember cast in this area can reach into developed neighborhoods rapidly.
Neighborhoods in Zone Zero
High-FHSZ communities in Shasta County include Palo Cedro, Shasta Lake City, Anderson foothills, Bella Vista, Millville, Shingletown, Whitmore, and communities along the Sacramento River canyon and Highway 299 corridor.
Local FAQs
Is Redding subject to Zone Zero requirements? Yes — the Carr Fire burned to the edges of Redding, and many properties in and around the city are in FHSZ areas. Contact CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit or the City of Redding Fire Department for jurisdiction-specific Phase 2 timeline information.