Ted Fay Report : June 30, 2021

For anyone looking to come up and enjoy the 4th you might reconsider. The Lava Fire is moving nearer to Mt. Shasta and with the current Shastina/Shasta Valley evacuations there’s no motels to be found between Redding and Medford. I live on the north edge of Mt. Shasta City and am hearing rumors we may have to evacuate. The Forest Service has closed Everett Memorial Hiway going up the mountain and is initiating campfire regulations area wide. On top of that 4th of July fireworks have been canceled here along with many other locations nearby due to the extreme fire danger and to add a kick to the crotch I-5 is closed due to a fire down by Lakehead. And if you really want another bit of crappy news(hang on to your knickers) the McCloud River is experiencing a mud flow event and is blown out, it’s about the color of a thick chocolate milkshake. Best stay home and dream of another day here.

Happy frickin 4th y’all

Rick