Claire Lane, KRCR-TV (Redding/Chico, CA) Journalist Profile

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Overnight dispute in Igo prompts large police response

3 weeks ago | krcrtv.com | Nazy Javid |Claire Lane

IGO, Calif. — Shasta County deputies responded to a tense situation early Wednesday morning involving a woman and child, authorities said. The incident began around midnight after reports of a shots fired call on Small Farms Drive in Igo. According to unconfirmed emergency dispatch audio, a caller reported a dispute, and shortly thereafter, a gunshot was heard. At the scene, law enforcement deployed a BearCat armored vehicle as they searched for the suspect, whose location remained unknown.
Overnight fire burns accessory building, spreads to vegetation in Happy Valley

1 month ago | krcrtv.com | Nazy Javid |Claire Lane

HAPPY VALLEY, Calif. — Firefighters quickly contained a structure fire that spread into nearby vegetation early Thursday morning in the Happy Valley area. The fire was reported shortly before 2 a.m. near an accessory building, prompting a large response from local crews, including multiple engines and a water tender. Officials said the blaze burned approximately a quarter-acre of vegetation before being knocked down in roughly 40 minutes.
Massive fire engulfs abandoned building in Redding overnight

1 month ago | krcrtv.com | Nazy Javid |Claire Lane

by Nazy Javid, Claire LaneFri, May 2nd 2025 at 4:12 AMUpdated Fri, May 2nd 2025 at 4:15 AMBlaze engulfs vacant building; firefighters battle flames overnight in Redding. (KRCR photo/Claire Lane)
Early-morning house fire displaces 4 in Tehama County

2 months ago | krcrtv.com | Nazy Javid |Claire Lane

A house fire broke out early Monday morning in northern Tehama County, displacing four residents. The fire was reported around 3 a.m. on Jewell Road, off Bowman Road. Several engines responded to the scene, where flames and smoke were visible coming from a two-story home, according to Cal Fire's Tehama-Glenn Unit. Crews were able to contain the flames on the exterior of the house within minutes, preventing the fire from spreading further, before moving inside to extinguish the blaze.
CHP arrests juvenile driver after dramatic chase and fire at Anderson storage facility

Feb 19, 2025 | krcrtv.com | Claire Lane

A police pursuit early Wednesday morning ended in a fiery crash at Balls Ferry Mini Storage after a juvenile driver lost control of a vehicle, igniting a blaze that engulfed eight storage units. The chase began shortly after 2 a.m. when officers with the California Highway Patrol attempted to stop a 2002 Toyota Camry after the driver, a 16-year-old, failed to yield which prompted a pursuit. CHP said the pursuit ensued southbound Interstate 5 near South Bonnyview Road.
Butte County Sheriff issues evacuation warnings due to flooding

Nov 21, 2024 | krcrtv.com | Claire Lane

TOPICS:Butte CountySheriffEvacuation warningsFloodingChicoRichardson SpringsNorth ChicoEvacuation mapThe Butte County Sheriff issued evacuation warnings north of Chico due to flooding. The evacuation warnings are in the Richardson Springs and North Chico areas. As of 4:30 a.m., the evacuation warning zones included: BUT-CNE-312BUT-CNE-313BUT-CNE-314BUT-CNE-315BUT-CNE-317You can view the Butte County Evacuation map here. Learn how to find your evacuation zone in the video below.
Overturned big rig blocks traffic on I-5 near Bridge Bay

Nov 19, 2024 | krcrtv.com | Claire Lane

TOPICS:Big rigI-5TrafficBridge BayCaltransSouthbound lanesBlockedCollisionAn overturned big rig and multiple vehicle collision is blocking traffic on Interstate 5, according to Caltrans District 2. Officials said all southbound lanes of I-5 and the #1 Northbound lane were blocked in the Bridge Bay area. Reports said the right-hand shoulder opened for traffic in the southbound lanes, but as of 5:30 a.m. Caltrans had not given any estimated time of when all lanes of the highway would reopen.
3 apartments involved in early morning structure fire in Red Bluff

Sep 23, 2024 | krcrtv.com | Claire Lane |Dion Page

Early Monday morning, Red Bluff City Fire Department and Cal Fire's Tehama unit responded to a structure fire at the Main Street Apartments. The call came in around 4:30 a.m. with six crews arriving on scene. Red Bluff City Fire Department says three apartments were involved in the fire on the 300 block of South Main Street. Witnesses say one woman jumped from her 2nd story window - breaking bones and suffering from severe burns.
West Valley High School classes canceled due to nearby vegetation fire

Sep 9, 2024 | krcrtv.com | Renee Dewey |Dion Page |Claire Lane

Cal Fire crews responded to a vegetation fire ignited near West Valley High School in Shasta County early Monday morning. The high school has canceled classes for the day. As of 6:45 a.m. Cal Fire crews told The Northstate's News the fire had burned 20 acres with a slow rate of spread. It's being dubbed the West Fire. It's burning in the area of Happy Valley Rd. and Nebraska Way in Happy Valley. Officials at the scene say no structures are threatened.
Flames ignite at Redding home on Canal Drive early Tuesday morning

Sep 2, 2024 | krcrtv.com | Nazy Javid |Claire Lane

Flames ignited at a Redding home early Tuesday, just before 2 a.m.The incident was located at the 2200 block of Canal Drive, cross of Lincoln street, in the Garden Tract area. A house was seen with smoke billowing out into the neighborhood. The plume could be seen from drivers on Highway 44. Five engines were called to the scene as flames were visible from the garage. Witnesses told KRCR the fire appeared to start in the garage, but that is unconfirmed by authorities.

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