Shoe Fire (CASHF)
5,124 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Bella Vista, California, United States
Shoe Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Shoe Fire, located 12 miles southwest of Big Bend, California, is currently active and has reached 100% containment as of October 9, 2024. Firefighters from the US Forest Service and CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit responded swiftly to the blaze, which moved quickly uphill into rugged terrain. Despite the challenges posed by limited access and the fire's rapid growth, aggressive air and ground suppression efforts have successfully contained the fire.
In response to the fire's activity, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest has implemented an Emergency Forest Closure Order for the surrounding areas. Although evacuations have been rescinded, road closures are still in effect to ensure public safety. Fire personnel are actively collaborating with resource advisors to repair and protect cultural and natural resources threatened by the fire, which has impacted areas with significant cultural heritage and unique habitats.
Recent precipitation has aided firefighting efforts, allowing the fire to remain within containment lines. Incident personnel are also focusing on rehabilitation efforts to mitigate damage caused by the fire. The public is advised to avoid the area as conditions can change rapidly, and drones are strictly prohibited in the vicinity to ensure the safety of firefighting operations.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-10-09 | 0% contained |
| 2024-10-13 | 0% contained |
| 2024-10-16 | 7% contained |
| 2024-10-19 | 8% contained |
| 2024-10-20 | 22% contained |
| 2024-10-21 | 23% contained |
| 2024-10-22 | 29% contained |
| 2024-10-23 | 38% contained |
| 2024-10-24 | 45% contained |
| 2024-10-26 | 52% contained |
| 2024-10-27 | 60% contained |
| 2024-10-28 | 65% contained |
| 2024-10-29 | 75% contained |
| 2024-10-30 | 80% contained |
| 2024-10-31 | 85% contained |
| 2024-11-01 | 90% contained |
| 2024-11-02 | 95% contained |
| 2024-11-03 | 96% contained |
| 2024-11-04 | 97% contained |
| 2024-11-07 | 98% contained |
| 2024-11-08 | 99% contained |
| 2024-12-13 | 100% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-09 | 200 acres | 0.3 sq mi | 0.8 sq km |
| 2024-10-10 | 1371 acres | 2.1 sq mi | 5.5 sq km |
| 2024-10-11 | 1853 acres | 2.9 sq mi | 7.4 sq km |
| 2024-10-12 | 2304 acres | 3.6 sq mi | 9.2 sq km |
| 2024-10-13 | 2861 acres | 4.5 sq mi | 11.4 sq km |
| 2024-10-14 | 3231 acres | 5.0 sq mi | 12.9 sq km |
| 2024-10-15 | 3420 acres | 5.3 sq mi | 13.7 sq km |
| 2024-10-16 | 3937 acres | 6.2 sq mi | 15.7 sq km |
| 2024-10-17 | 4131 acres | 6.5 sq mi | 16.5 sq km |
| 2024-10-18 | 4186 acres | 6.5 sq mi | 16.7 sq km |
| 2024-10-19 | 4385 acres | 6.9 sq mi | 17.5 sq km |
| 2024-10-20 | 4836 acres | 7.6 sq mi | 19.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-21 | 5099 acres | 8.0 sq mi | 20.4 sq km |
| 2024-10-22 | 5135 acres | 8.0 sq mi | 20.5 sq km |
| 2024-10-26 | 5127 acres | 8.0 sq mi | 20.5 sq km |
| 2024-12-13 | 5124 acres | 8.0 sq mi | 20.5 sq km |