CAL FIRE and the Shasta County Fire Department plan to conduct a prescribed burn at Gore Ranch starting around 7 p.m. on July 8, 2026, and continuing through Thursday morning, July 9, 2026. The burn aims to improve rangeland conditions and provide training for firefighters. Smoke will be visible in the area, and drivers are advised to use caution when approaching the site.
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Prescribed Night Burn Planned at Gore Ranch in West Redding
A prescribed burn is planned for Wednesday night at Gore Ranch near Highway 273 in Redding, California, as part of a 43-acre vegetation management project to reduce wildfire risk.
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Key Details
- Location: Gore Ranch near Highway 273 in Redding
- Date/time: Wednesday night, July 8, 2026, through Thursday morning, July 9, 2026
- Agencies involved: CAL FIRE and Shasta County Fire Department
- Status: Planned burn
- Public impact: Smoke visible, caution advised for drivers approaching the site
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Shasta County Fire Department
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