Shoe Fire initially started 1:18 p.m. Oct. 9 in Shasta County. Since its discovery 17 days ago, it has burned 5,129 acres. By Saturday evening, a crew of 902 firefighters effectively contained 60% of the fire. It is believed that human activity is responsible for this wildfire, although the specific action that sparked it remains unknown.

A firefighter was bitten by a bear while battling the Shoe Fire in Shasta County, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed on Friday. The incident occurred Tuesday night as the firefighter slept in the back of a pickup truck.

Shoe Fire initially started 1:18 p.m. Oct. 9 in Shasta County. Since its discovery 17 days ago, it has burned 5,129 acres, an increase of two acres since the last update. By Saturday morning, a crew of 902 firefighters effectively contained 52% of the fire.