The Latest: Crews Contain 2 Human Caused Fires During Red Flag Conditions

Crews battled two fires Tuesday in Eastern Shasta County. The Cow Fire was reported on Whitmore Road near the Cow Creek Ranch at about 9AM. It was apparently sparked by a vehicle dragging a chain. It eventually burned nearly 16 acres and was declared fully contained just before 3PM. A 2nd small fire was reported later in the afternoon near the Kilarc Reservoir near Whitmore. That fire was contained at about a 1/4 acre, and was human caused. Crews are facing a 3rd day of red flag fire conditions and are urging the public to be extra cautious. A red flag warning is in effect through Wednesday evening at 7PM.

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