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Cal Fire plans to burn 237 acres near Igo through Wednesday

If you're headed out toward Igo, expect smoke.

The Daily Redding team · 1 min read · 3 sources

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Cal Fire plans burning Nov. 2 through Nov. 4

Lower Gas Point Road Vegetation Management Project

November 2026

  • Burn days, if conditions allow

Smoke may be visible during the day and overnight.

Sources: KQMS Radio, KRCR

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Burn days, if conditions allowNov. 2–4

Today in ReddingTues., Nov. 3

45Partly cloudyHigh 54° · Low 43° · 98% chance of rain

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  2. Wed69°45°
  3. Thu75°45°
  4. Fri77°45°
  5. Sat73°46°
  • Sunrise 6:41 a.m.
  • Sunset 5:03 p.m.

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Action News Now

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    Actor Gary Sinise spoke Saturday at Redding's Cascade Theater about his new memoir, "Graceful Warrior," at an event hosted by Simpson University and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. The book tells of his family's journey through multiple cancer diagnoses, including the rare cancer that claimed the life of his son, Mac.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KRCR, Action News Now

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Redheaded Blackbelt, KRCR

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Daily Reddingto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Smoke near Igo through Wednesday, and Redding's burn season is open

Plus, how to get Redding's free burn permit and what the pile rules are.

The TLDR

  1. Cal Fire is burning 237 acres near Igo through Wednesday
  2. Redding's burn season is open, and permits are free
  3. 3 Shasta County bats have tested positive for rabies
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