Green Fire update: Evacuations ordered near Shasta Lake | 11K+ acres burned, 5% containment
As the Green Fire burns over 11,000 acres in Shasta County, CAL FIRE battles multiple wildfires across California. Track fire danger in real time and learn about NOAA’s new one-minute wildfire alert system.
The Green Fire has now burned 11,642 acres in Shasta County, prompting new evacuation orders and a growing interagency response as the fire pushes north of the Pit River arm near Shasta Lake.
The wildfire, which began late on July 1, continues to burn north of the Pit River arm of Shasta Lake. Unified efforts from the U.S. Forest Service’s Shasta-Trinity National Forest team and CAL FIRE strike crews are underway, but steep terrain and limited containment remain critical challenges.
CAL FIRE reports that the blaze remains only 5% contained as of 6:55 PM Sunday night.
We have one engine strike team, one crew strike team and one dozer out of Unit supporting the #GreenFire response North of the Pit River arm near Shasta Lake.
— CAL FIRE LNU (@CALFIRELNU) July 13, 2025
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The Green Fire, which began on Tuesday, July 1, is being managed by California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 (CAIIMT 10), with support from CAL FIRE and additional aerial resources. Its cause remains under investigation.
Track the Green Fire and Other Wildfires Across California
The Green Fire is now one of six active wildfires in California, part of a growing list of incidents as fire season accelerates statewide.
To assist with detection and public safety, NOAA has launched its Next-Generation Fire System, a satellite-based alert service that provides near-instant fire ignition alerts—often within one minute. It’s expected to improve firefighter deployment speed and offer residents precious extra time to evacuate.
Details on Current Active Wildfires in California
Here’s a breakdown of key incidents reported by CAL FIRE as of Sunday night:
| Fire Name | County | Acres | Containment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madre Fire | San Luis Obispo | 80,786 | 79% |
| Green Fire | Shasta | 11,642 | 5% |
| Orleans Complex | Del Norte, Siskiyou | 5,843 | 0% |
| Wolf Fire | Riverside | 2,387 | 95% |
| Marble Complex Fire | Siskiyou | 709 | 35% |
Green Fire Details
Updated 6:55 PM, Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Evacuations and Threatened Areas
Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for:
- LKH-1448-A
Evacuation warnings—especially critical for individuals needing extra time or those with livestock—are in effect for:
- LKH-1190
- LKH-1200
- LKH-1448-B
The U.S. Forest Service has stated that the cause of the fire remains under investigation. There have been no confirmed injuries or fatalities as of this update.
Resources Deployed to Fight the Green Fire
As of Sunday evening, the Green Fire response includes:
- 26 engines
- 5 hand crews
- 5 bulldozers
- Aircraft support units
The fire is being managed by California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 (CAIIMT 10), in coordination with federal and state agencies.
Stay Informed and Prepared
Residents near Shasta Lake and across Northern California are urged to stay alert, follow local evacuation orders, and monitor fire activity through official channels.
- Shasta-Trinity National Forest on X: @ShastaTrinityNF
- Green Fire Information Line: Contact local USFS field office or CAL FIRE Shasta
- Real-Time Wildfire Alerts: NOAA Fire System NOAA.gov
