Flames visible from Sundial Bridge as crews battled vegetation fire

Flames were visible from Redding's Sundial Bridge late Wednesday, Sept. 30, as firefighters and police responded to a vegetation fire.

Fire response and evacuations

Officials with the Redding Fire Department said crews were called just before midnight to a fire near the Sacramento River Trailhead.

Within an hour, firefighters contained the blaze to about a quarter-acre.

Crews then conducted mop-up operations using saws and other equipment while a traffic alert was in effect.

Cause of fire under investigation

Firefighters and police remained at the scene until about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. The cause remained under investigation. — Report a correction or typo.