A wildfire, known as the Green Fire, burning in Northern California's Shasta National Forest, has reached nearly 12,000 acres with only 5% containment. It was ignited by a lightning strike on July 1 and has caused hazardous air quality due to smoke reaching Redding. Evacuations have been implemented across about 110 square miles of forested area. Despite the smoke, Lake Shasta remains accessible to recreational boaters. The fire is part of an early-start fire season, with other significant wildfires including the Madre Fire and Orleans Complex fire currently burning in California.
The Green Fire, burning in Shasta National Forest, has grown to nearly 12,000 acres and is only 5% contained, with evacuations ordered over 110 square miles.
Thick smoke from the Green Fire has affected air quality in Redding, leading to hazardous conditions even as Lake Shasta remains open for recreational boating.
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