The 5 freeway is still closed between Redding and Mount Shasta due to the ongoing wildfires plaguing Shasta County.

“I-5 remains closed until further notice,” Caltrans District 2 reported on social media this afternoon.

The Delta Fire, burning west of the 5 freeway, has burned nearly 41,00 acres and is currently 5 percent contained. 

The Hirz fire, burning east of interstate 5 is 46,000 acres in size and 95 percent contained. 

We will update when the highway is reopened.

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