A three-acre fire that started in Redding's Mercy Canyon just before 1 p.m. has already prompted evacuations. The evacuation order for COR-421 has been lifted, but residents were initially ordered to leave due to fire activity in the area. The fire has spread to 18 acres with multiple spot fires, according to Watch Duty. An evacuation center is located at the Holiday Shopping Center on Placer Street.
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Linden Fire Prompts Evacuations in Downtown Redding
A three-acre fire started in Mercy Canyon just before 1 p.m. prompted evacuations in downtown Redding.
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Key Details
- Location: Mercy Canyon, downtown Redding
- Date/time: June 12, 2026, 1 p.m.
- Agencies involved: Redding Police Department, Redding Fire Department, Watch Duty
- Status: Evacuation order lifted, fire spread to 18 acres with multiple spot fires
- Public impact: Residents evacuated from COR-421 area
Timeline
- 1 p.m. Fire started in Mercy Canyon
- 2:26 p.m. Evacuation order issued for COR-421 area
- 4:57 p.m. Evacuation order lifted
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