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.

The National Weather Service said terrain driven winds blowing down to the valley have the potential to make for some smoky mornings this week.

The Shoe Fire burning northeast of Shasta Lake has grown to almost 3,000 acres and is now 7% contained. There is a mandatory evacuation order in place for zone LKH-1448-B. The fire is threatening structures,

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. - The Shoe Fire in Shasta County is 7% contained after burning 3,420 acres in the last five days. Folks in Shasta County tell Action News Now that while the smoke has not affected their day-to-day much, it has been noticeable since the fire broke out last week.

California's wildfire season is far from over and Shasta County's Shoe Fire stands out for the efforts to bring it under control. Here's what to know.

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.