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On July 14th, a fire grew rapidly due to challenging terrain and weather in Anderson (Shasta County), California. Evacuations were forced as the flames destroyed homes, scorched vegetation and threatened a tortoise sanctuary. The fire started south of Redding, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire grew to 304 acres and burned at least 3 homes out of 12 structures that were damaged during the fire. The blaze was 25% contained shortly before 8:30 p.m. that night. An evacuation center was set up at a high school in Anderson, but officials didn't immediately say how many people were under evacuation orders.