A Community United - The Redding Carr Fire

I 100% believe that the clearing of brush for the Salt Creek neighborhood helped save downtown/my home. If that was brush, so much more would have burned... I'll never forget opening my front door in my home, and feeling like I just opened an oven, the blast of heat, wind and ash, the glow was all you could see.... Thank you for saving my home. The way our community came together (besides cult bethel) was beautiful. I was at the Holiday Inn with my coworkers from Massage Envy all day/night offering free table and chair massages for all anyone working to protect our community and those evacuated. Also volunteering at farms/ranches/sanctuaries to help the animals... God bless the lives lost #shastastrong

That picture of the firenado with the white hot fire to the left brings back horrible memories. That is the moment I ran. Thinking that I may have waited too long.

Thanks to All CHP, CalFire, Sheriffs, Forest Service ..... for all you did for everyone during the Carr Fire 👏👏👏

I can't believe this, Charlotte Bailey was a very good friend and a neighbor of ours two doors down. We were also neighbors with the Chief of Police, we move a few years before but it still hurts seeing all the memories.

I am from High Level, Alberta where the Chuckegg Creek wildfire is still burning and our community is under threat once more as the weather is getting very, VERY hot, thank you to every firefighter from any country who serve and protect.

I remember being 6 or 7, walking outside, just to see a giant plume of smoke and ash falling like rain, the sun an eerie orange, an absolute terrifying moment as red colored the bottom of the smoke cloud, and honestly it was insane to see and live through the Carr Fire, even though it was the 6th most destructive fire in California history, but it is honestly the most memorable. I remember having to evacuate, and there was still ashes where we went. I remember driving to our relatives, tell me to evacuate because the Carr fire was insanely massive and I was so young. By insane luck, the Carr Fire narrowly avoided our house, reached other parts of our neighborhood but not our house. My family was lucky to have no homes destroyed by this terrifying and massive firestorm. Thank you to those who saved lives and helped contain this destructive and terrifying monstrosity of a fire.

I live in West Redding, River Ridge tract. I'll never forget the evening the carr fire hit my home and several others around my house. The firenado bent several of my trees over .. burned within 6 feet of my house. My gazebo, fences & tress were all gone. Charlotte Bailey is my neighbor. . Shes a widow and a sweetheart. She lost absolutely everything! I felt so guilty when i went over to her lot and theres absolutely nothing. I still have a house, its not fair! Charlotte promptly said to me.." "don't feel bad, i bought that house across the street that didn't burn & was for sale...so . I'm moving in there, I'm staying in my neighborhood! " Her husband died of cancer abd somehow, the only thing that did survive the fire, was her deceased husbands aluminum dog tags!

I remember doing structure protection as part of the TGU strike team at Clear Creek and the fire almost had us completely surrounded. One of the scariest experiences of my life.

Cal fire saved our town of Redding. Its because of them redding is still here. I have nothing but gratitude for them. They are amazing and we owe them everything. Best firefighters in the world. Love u @calfire

Everyone around there, Shasta County, were the lucky ones compared to Paradise, horrific! I'm sorry for your loss in all those effected tramadicaly, from whatever they d.e.w. I use to live around there. Just missed this catotrophic event, just a year earlier. Awesome video. Thank you!

These brave and much needed and appreciated men and woman in public safety see things that would effect ones life in so many good and life changing ways. Thank you all and gods speed.😢🙏🙏

It is tragic. But you did it, and defeated the fire element, saving people and nature! Good work!

I wish I had one day to relive seeing my old home i cry everytime thinking about it

I remember watching the news and having to stay at my grandmas. Scariest time of my life

I live in Alabama and I was thinking that big tornado looked about like an f4. Without fire, that’s certain death basically unless you’re underground in a shelter. Now add a 2700 degree fire . Unreal

I remember seeking a little young man standing on the corner as we left camp, everyday that young man would salute as we left to work... He sure did stand out in my eyes. Thanks youngster.... 2 more chains

Thousands upon thousands live where this fire was and was headed. Unbelievable

Thank you

When you hear a sense of urgency from the Air Attacks voice it’s bad….

Police, Sheriff, State police, Highway Patrol, Paramedics, Firefighters, Park service, National guard. They will do whatever they can to keep everyone safe....