Tuesday, September 16, 2014

100 Structures damaged or destroyed by fire

   In Siskiyou County, a fire that started on September 15, 2014 near Weed, had already destroyed or damaged over 100 structures and burned 345 acres by 8:45 PM that night.

   Evacuation orders have been issued for Weed, Carrick and Lake Shastina. This fire is 15% contained. It is estimated that 1/4 of the town of Weed, including the lumber mill and the Catholic Church, have been destroyed.

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