Zogg Fire

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Zogg Fire
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The Zogg Fire on October 2, 2020
LocationIgo, Shasta County, California
Tehama County, California
Coordinates40°32′21″N 122°34′00″W / 40.53927°N 122.56656°W / 40.53927; -122.56656Coordinates: 40°32′21″N 122°34′00″W / 40.53927°N 122.56656°W / 40.53927; -122.56656
Statistics[1]
Date(s)September 27, 2020 (2020-09-27) –October 13, 2020 (2020-10-13) (16 days)
Burned area56,338 acres (22,799 ha)
CauseTrees contacting PG&E transmission lines
Buildings destroyed204 destroyed and 27 damaged
Deaths4 killed
Non-fatal injuries1 injured
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Zogg Fire is located in California
Zogg Fire
Location in California
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Location of Zogg Fire

The Zogg Fire was a wildfire that burned in the towns of Igo and Ono in southwestern Shasta County, California and northwestern Tehama County in the United States. The fire burned 56,338 acres, with four deaths and 204 buildings destroyed.[1]

Fire[]

The fire was first reported at 2:51 PM PDT on September 27, 2020. The fire quickly spread from an initial estimate of 100 acres (40 ha) to 7,000 acres (2,800 ha) by the night of September 27. By the morning of September 28, the fire had more than doubled to 15,000 acres (6,100 ha).[2] The fire grew further on September 28 to over 31,000 acres (12,545 ha).[3] As of October 13, the Zogg fire had burned 56,338 acres (22,799 ha) and was fully contained.[4]

Impact[]

The fire, which started at Zogg Mine Road and Jenny Bird Lane, has destroyed 204 buildings, including multiple historic buildings in the Ono, and killed four people as of October 13, 2020.[5]

Most of Shasta County west of Clear Creek between Whiskeytown Lake and Highway 36, including Igo, Ono, Platina, Happy Valley, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, were evacuated.

Investigation[]

On October 8, 2020, equipment from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company was seized as part of an ongoing investigation into the company’s role in the fire.[6] On October 13, a judge asked the PG&E to explain their role in the fire.[7]

It was announced on November 23, that remains of a grey pine tree that was near the area that the fire began had been seized by state fire investigators as evidence whether the tree was a part of the start of the fire. The tree reportedly had been potentially identified for removal, but had not been removed after the Carr Fire in 2018.[8]

In March 2021, investigations concluded the fire began when a grey pine tree fell on power lines belonging to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).[9]

Aftermath[]

A mobile registration van was set up at the Igo Ono School in November 2020, to help victims register for FEMA disaster relief. The van also provided victims with information and Right of Entry forms to help begin the clean up process for their homes.[10]

Three orphaned mountain lions were released from care and moved to an exhibit at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in December 2020. The cubs had been discovered separately by firefighters, during the fire and at least one was mistaken for a household cat.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Zogg Fire". CAL FIRE. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  2. ^ "What we know Monday: Zogg Fire more than doubles to 31,237 acres, 146 buildings destroyed". Redding Record Searchlight. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
  3. ^ "ZOGG FIRE: OVER 31,000 ACRES BURNED, 146 STRUCTURES DESTROYED, 3 PEOPLE KILLED". Action News Now. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
  4. ^ "Zogg Fire". CALFIRE. September 27, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  5. ^ "Zogg Fire Update: Fourth Death Confirmed In Massive NorCal Wildfire". KPIX-TV. September 30, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  6. ^ "California fire department confiscates PG&E's equipment in wildfire investigation". Reuters.com. October 9, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  7. ^ "US district judge asks PG&E to explain role in California Zogg Fire". Deccan Herald. October 13, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  8. ^ Arthur, Damon (November 23, 2020). "PG&E looking into one tree's possible role in the cause of the Zogg Fire". Redding Record Searchlight. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  9. ^ Nora Mishanec (22 March 2021). "Deadly Zogg Fire started when tree fell on PG&E wires, Cal Fire says". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  10. ^ Dechter, Lorraine (November 23, 2020). "FEMA mobile registration van in Igo to help Zogg Fire survivors". KHSL News. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  11. ^ Smith, Hayley (2020-12-08). "Special delivery: Mountain lions rescued from Zogg fire arrive at new home". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
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