Heavy rain caused severe flooding in Redding, California, leading to road closures, water rescues, and one confirmed death, prompting emergency response efforts and shelter provisions for displaced residents.
Severe flooding in Redding has resulted in at least one death, with water rescues ongoing and an evacuation warning issued for Cisco Grove due to rising river levels, as heavy rain causes life-threatening conditions across parts of California.
The Wonder Fire in the Mountain Gate area of Redding, California has grown to 80 acres, prompting an evacuation warning to remain in effect as flames continue to burn brush and timber near Wonderland Boulevard and Ponderosa Road.
A dog died in a structure fire in Redding that was caused by a candle. The Redding Fire Department responded to the blaze and was able to contain it, but unfortunately, the pet did not survive.
The "Drag Out Your Pride" show was held in Redding, California, outside the NorCal Outreach Project, featuring local drag performers and celebrating LGBTQ+ pride. The event aimed to raise awareness and funds for the NorCal Outreach Project, which provides support and resources to the LGBTQ+ community in the area.
Evacuations have been lifted as the vegetation fire in Redding, which started on Saturday, has been contained. The fire burned 50 acres and was caused by a vehicle that caught fire and spread to the surrounding vegetation.
A storm hit Shasta County on Monday night, causing gusty winds, lightning, and heavy rains. Thousands of people in the Redding, Palo Cedro, and Shingletown areas lost power due to the storm, with complete restoration not expected until early Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement for the area, which lasted until 8:45 p.m.
A 1960 Cessna 210 plane with historic ties to Redding crashed while attempting an emergency landing at the Redding Municipal Airport. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the plane was not on fire. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash.
Cal Fire is responding to a 1/4 acre wildfire that broke out along Texas Springs Road, just south of Redding. The cause of the fire is unknown, and the blaze has burnt in vegetation and brush. Cal Fire has controlled the fire at 50 x 100 feet with resources at the scene.
A California father was arrested on child pornography charges after his wife found a hidden camera in their guest bathroom that contained over 900 images of child pornography. The camera also had multiple videos of children and adults using the bathroom who did not appear to know they were being recorded. The man was taken into custody during a traffic stop and booked into the Shasta County Jail on charges related to the possession of child pornography and the surreptitious recording of an identifiable person who was undressed.