The Carr Fire (2018) was a California wildfire in Shasta & Trinity Counties, with 229,651 acres, 1,614 structures destroyed, 8 deaths on the public record. Its cause is recorded as confirmed. No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Shasta, Trinity |
| Acreage | 229,651 |
| Structures destroyed | 1,614 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 8 |
| Cause status | confirmed |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Cause
Sparked by a vehicle with a flat tire; it generated a rare fire tornado near Redding.
Litigation status
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
Court & regulatory record
Verified court filings for this fire are being added. We publish only documents that resolve to a public source, never a reconstructed or unverified one.
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual’s legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
Common questions about the Carr Fire
What caused the Carr Fire?
Sparked by a vehicle with a flat tire; it generated a rare fire tornado near Redding.
Is there litigation over the Carr Fire?
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
What areas did the Carr Fire affect?
The Carr Fire (Shasta & Trinity Counties) affected communities including Redding, Whiskeytown, Keswick.
How large was the Carr Fire?
229,651 acres, 1,614 structures destroyed, 8 fatalities, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics (Top 20 lists), CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. See Sources & Methodology.